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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,117.50, 18,102.33 and 7,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,117.50, 18,102.33 and 7,528.50 is: 10,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,117.50 : 18,102.33 = 7,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,117.50/18,102.33 = 7,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,117.50x = 18,102.33 × 7,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,117.50x = 136,283,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,283,391.41/13,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.43

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