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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.45, 18,285.93 and 7,282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.45, 18,285.93 and 7,282.50 is: 10,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.45 : 18,285.93 = 7,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.45/18,285.93 = 7,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.45x = 18,285.93 × 7,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.45x = 133,167,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,167,285.23/13,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.02

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