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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.88, 18,287.60 and 7,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.88, 18,287.60 and 7,283.50 is: 10,051.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.88 : 18,287.60 = 7,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.88/18,287.60 = 7,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.88x = 18,287.60 × 7,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.88x = 133,197,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,197,734.60/13,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.23

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