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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.97, 18,284.07 and 7,281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.97, 18,284.07 and 7,281.21 is: 10,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.97 : 18,284.07 = 7,281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.97/18,284.07 = 7,281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.97x = 18,284.07 × 7,281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.97x = 133,130,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,130,153.32/13,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.34

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