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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.13, 18,286.91 and 7,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.13, 18,286.91 and 7,282.96 is: 10,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.13 : 18,286.91 = 7,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.13/18,286.91 = 7,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.13x = 18,286.91 × 7,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.13x = 133,182,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,182,761.25/13,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.67

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