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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.79, 18,287.94 and 7,283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.79, 18,287.94 and 7,283.71 is: 10,051.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.79 : 18,287.94 = 7,283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.79/18,287.94 = 7,283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.79x = 18,287.94 × 7,283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.79x = 133,204,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,204,051.46/13,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.78

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