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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.35, 18,349.97 and 7,247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.35, 18,349.97 and 7,247.46 is: 10,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.35 : 18,349.97 = 7,247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.35/18,349.97 = 7,247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.35x = 18,349.97 × 7,247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.35x = 132,990,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,990,673.58/13,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.29

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