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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.28, 18,152.50 and 7,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.28, 18,152.50 and 7,774.50 is: 10,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.28 : 18,152.50 = 7,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.28/18,152.50 = 7,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.28x = 18,152.50 × 7,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.28x = 141,126,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,126,611.25/13,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.20

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