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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.04, 18,285.53 and 7,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.04, 18,285.53 and 7,281.92 is: 10,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.04 : 18,285.53 = 7,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.04/18,285.53 = 7,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.04x = 18,285.53 × 7,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.04x = 133,153,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,153,638.78/13,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.30

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