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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.72, 18,291.72 and 7,948.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.72, 18,291.72 and 7,948.36 is: 10,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.72 : 18,291.72 = 7,948.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.72/18,291.72 = 7,948.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.72x = 18,291.72 × 7,948.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.72x = 145,389,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,389,175.58/13,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.69

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