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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.93, 18,283.86 and 7,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.93, 18,283.86 and 7,280.75 is: 10,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.93 : 18,283.86 = 7,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.93/18,283.86 = 7,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.93x = 18,283.86 × 7,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.93x = 133,120,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,120,213.70/13,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.62

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