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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.82, 18,285.08 and 7,282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.82, 18,285.08 and 7,282.81 is: 10,049.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.82 : 18,285.08 = 7,282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.82/18,285.08 = 7,282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.82x = 18,285.08 × 7,282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.82x = 133,166,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,166,749.92/13,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.70

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