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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.39, 18,285.89 and 7,282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.39, 18,285.89 and 7,282.37 is: 10,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.39 : 18,285.89 = 7,282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.39/18,285.89 = 7,282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.39x = 18,285.89 × 7,282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.39x = 133,164,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,164,626.06/13,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.87

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