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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.03, 18,331.14 and 8,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.03, 18,331.14 and 8,249.28 is: 11,392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.03 : 18,331.14 = 8,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.03/18,331.14 = 8,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.03x = 18,331.14 × 8,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.03x = 151,218,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,218,706.58/13,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.93

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