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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.69, 18,285.80 and 7,282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.69, 18,285.80 and 7,282.29 is: 10,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.69 : 18,285.80 = 7,282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.69/18,285.80 = 7,282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.69x = 18,285.80 × 7,282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.69x = 133,162,462.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,162,462.07/13,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.48

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