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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.96, 18,283.46 and 7,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.96, 18,283.46 and 7,586.22 is: 10,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.96 : 18,283.46 = 7,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.96/18,283.46 = 7,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.96x = 18,283.46 × 7,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.96x = 138,702,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,702,349.92/13,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.13

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