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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.50, 18,351.85 and 7,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.50, 18,351.85 and 7,248.74 is: 10,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.50 : 18,351.85 = 7,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.50/18,351.85 = 7,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.50x = 18,351.85 × 7,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.50x = 133,027,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,027,697.41/13,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.21

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