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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.17, 18,283.72 and 7,280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.17, 18,283.72 and 7,280.71 is: 10,047.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.17 : 18,283.72 = 7,280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.17/18,283.72 = 7,280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.17x = 18,283.72 × 7,280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.17x = 133,118,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,118,463.04/13,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.31

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