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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.95, 18,351.18 and 7,248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.95, 18,351.18 and 7,248.15 is: 10,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.95 : 18,351.18 = 7,248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.95/18,351.18 = 7,248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.95x = 18,351.18 × 7,248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.95x = 133,012,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,012,069.08/13,297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.45

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