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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.20, 18,285.48 and 7,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.20, 18,285.48 and 7,947.60 is: 10,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.20 : 18,285.48 = 7,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.20/18,285.48 = 7,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.20x = 18,285.48 × 7,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.20x = 145,325,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,325,680.85/13,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.16

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