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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.53, 18,251.40 and 7,257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.53, 18,251.40 and 7,257.09 is: 10,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.53 : 18,251.40 = 7,257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.53/18,251.40 = 7,257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.53x = 18,251.40 × 7,257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.53x = 132,452,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,452,052.43/13,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.88

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