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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.07, 18,286.48 and 7,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.07, 18,286.48 and 7,282.74 is: 10,050.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.07 : 18,286.48 = 7,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.07/18,286.48 = 7,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.07x = 18,286.48 × 7,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.07x = 133,175,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,175,623.22/13,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.18

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