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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.89, 18,286.55 and 7,283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.89, 18,286.55 and 7,283.13 is: 10,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.89 : 18,286.55 = 7,283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.89/18,286.55 = 7,283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.89x = 18,286.55 × 7,283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.89x = 133,183,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,183,320.90/13,250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.90

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