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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.04, 18,285.48 and 7,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.04, 18,285.48 and 7,282.26 is: 10,049.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.04 : 18,285.48 = 7,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.04/18,285.48 = 7,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.04x = 18,285.48 × 7,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.04x = 133,159,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,159,619.58/13,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.75

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