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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,295.72, 18,347.85 and 7,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,295.72, 18,347.85 and 7,246.01 is: 9,999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,295.72 : 18,347.85 = 7,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,295.72/18,347.85 = 7,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,295.72x = 18,347.85 × 7,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,295.72x = 132,948,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,948,750.45/13,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.37

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