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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.65, 18,250.41 and 7,256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.65, 18,250.41 and 7,256.35 is: 10,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.65 : 18,250.41 = 7,256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.65/18,250.41 = 7,256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.65x = 18,250.41 × 7,256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.65x = 132,431,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,431,362.60/13,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.22

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