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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.48, 18,283.43 and 7,584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.48, 18,283.43 and 7,584.27 is: 10,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.48 : 18,283.43 = 7,584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.48/18,283.43 = 7,584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.48x = 18,283.43 × 7,584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.48x = 138,666,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,666,520.98/13,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.81

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