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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.54, 18,287.56 and 7,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.54, 18,287.56 and 7,283.76 is: 10,051.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.54 : 18,287.56 = 7,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.54/18,287.56 = 7,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.54x = 18,287.56 × 7,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.54x = 133,202,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,202,198.03/13,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.83

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