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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.14, 18,287.82 and 7,283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.14, 18,287.82 and 7,283.88 is: 10,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.14 : 18,287.82 = 7,283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.14/18,287.82 = 7,283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.14x = 18,287.82 × 7,283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.14x = 133,206,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,206,286.34/13,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.68

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