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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.15, 18,281.22 and 7,943.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.15, 18,281.22 and 7,943.03 is: 10,958.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.15 : 18,281.22 = 7,943.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.15/18,281.22 = 7,943.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.15x = 18,281.22 × 7,943.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.15x = 145,208,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,208,278.90/13,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.99

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