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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.76, 18,283.48 and 7,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.76, 18,283.48 and 7,281.36 is: 10,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.76 : 18,283.48 = 7,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.76/18,283.48 = 7,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.76x = 18,283.48 × 7,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.76x = 133,128,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,128,599.93/13,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.62

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