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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.68, 18,284.90 and 7,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.68, 18,284.90 and 7,281.50 is: 10,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.68 : 18,284.90 = 7,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.68/18,284.90 = 7,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.68x = 18,284.90 × 7,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.68x = 133,141,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,141,462.94/13,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.65

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