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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.32, 18,287.26 and 7,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.32, 18,287.26 and 7,283.20 is: 10,051.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.32 : 18,287.26 = 7,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.32/18,287.26 = 7,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.32x = 18,287.26 × 7,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.32x = 133,189,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,189,772.03/13,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.06

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