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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.34, 18,285.54 and 7,281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.34, 18,285.54 and 7,281.87 is: 10,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.34 : 18,285.54 = 7,281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.34/18,285.54 = 7,281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.34x = 18,285.54 × 7,281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.34x = 133,152,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,152,925.16/13,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.02

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