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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.15, 18,286.50 and 7,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.15, 18,286.50 and 7,282.68 is: 10,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.15 : 18,286.50 = 7,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.15/18,286.50 = 7,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.15x = 18,286.50 × 7,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.15x = 133,174,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,174,727.82/13,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.05

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