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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.58, 18,287.22 and 7,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.58, 18,287.22 and 7,283.86 is: 10,051.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.58 : 18,287.22 = 7,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.58/18,287.22 = 7,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.58x = 18,287.22 × 7,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.58x = 133,201,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,201,550.27/13,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.75

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