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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.78, 18,279.32 and 7,941.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.78, 18,279.32 and 7,941.66 is: 10,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.78 : 18,279.32 = 7,941.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.78/18,279.32 = 7,941.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.78x = 18,279.32 × 7,941.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.78x = 145,168,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,168,072.93/13,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.09

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