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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250, 18,284.34 and 7,943.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250, 18,284.34 and 7,943.78 is: 10,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250 : 18,284.34 = 7,943.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250/18,284.34 = 7,943.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250x = 18,284.34 × 7,943.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250x = 145,246,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,246,774.41/13,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.02

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