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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.98, 18,284.40 and 7,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.98, 18,284.40 and 7,281.29 is: 10,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.98 : 18,284.40 = 7,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.98/18,284.40 = 7,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.98x = 18,284.40 × 7,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.98x = 133,134,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,134,064.59/13,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.87

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