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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.80, 18,250.70 and 7,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.80, 18,250.70 and 7,256.28 is: 10,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.80 : 18,250.70 = 7,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.80/18,250.70 = 7,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.80x = 18,250.70 × 7,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.80x = 132,432,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,432,189.40/13,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.17

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