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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.30, 18,285.91 and 7,282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.30, 18,285.91 and 7,282.84 is: 10,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.30 : 18,285.91 = 7,282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.30/18,285.91 = 7,282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.30x = 18,285.91 × 7,282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.30x = 133,173,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,173,356.78/13,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.83

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