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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.45, 18,250.17 and 7,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.45, 18,250.17 and 7,256.16 is: 10,012.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.45 : 18,250.17 = 7,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.45/18,250.17 = 7,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.45x = 18,250.17 × 7,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.45x = 132,426,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,426,153.55/13,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.98

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