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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.67, 18,281.05 and 7,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.67, 18,281.05 and 7,944.40 is: 10,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.67 : 18,281.05 = 7,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.67/18,281.05 = 7,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.67x = 18,281.05 × 7,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.67x = 145,231,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,231,973.62/13,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.70

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