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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.19, 18,285.05 and 7,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.19, 18,285.05 and 7,281.72 is: 10,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.19 : 18,285.05 = 7,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.19/18,285.05 = 7,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.19x = 18,285.05 × 7,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.19x = 133,146,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,146,577.88/13,250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.65

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