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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.09, 18,286.56 and 7,282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.09, 18,286.56 and 7,282.61 is: 10,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.09 : 18,286.56 = 7,282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.09/18,286.56 = 7,282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.09x = 18,286.56 × 7,282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.09x = 133,173,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,173,793.29/13,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.03

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