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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.43, 18,284.73 and 7,585.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.43, 18,284.73 and 7,585.22 is: 10,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.43 : 18,284.73 = 7,585.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.43/18,284.73 = 7,585.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.43x = 18,284.73 × 7,585.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.43x = 138,693,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,693,699.69/13,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.11

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