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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.85, 18,286.61 and 7,282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.85, 18,286.61 and 7,282.98 is: 10,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.85 : 18,286.61 = 7,282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.85/18,286.61 = 7,282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.85x = 18,286.61 × 7,282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.85x = 133,181,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,181,014.90/13,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.75

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