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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.39, 18,287.27 and 7,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.39, 18,287.27 and 7,283.37 is: 10,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.39 : 18,287.27 = 7,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.39/18,287.27 = 7,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.39x = 18,287.27 × 7,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.39x = 133,192,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,192,953.70/13,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.24

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