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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.87, 18,286.70 and 7,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.87, 18,286.70 and 7,283.25 is: 10,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.87 : 18,286.70 = 7,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.87/18,286.70 = 7,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.87x = 18,286.70 × 7,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.87x = 133,186,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,186,571.36/13,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.40

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