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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.24, 18,286.35 and 7,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.24, 18,286.35 and 7,282.91 is: 10,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.24 : 18,286.35 = 7,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.24/18,286.35 = 7,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.24x = 18,286.35 × 7,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.24x = 133,177,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,177,841.28/13,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.22

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