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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.46, 18,288.36 and 7,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.46, 18,288.36 and 7,284.50 is: 10,052.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.46 : 18,288.36 = 7,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.46/18,288.36 = 7,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.46x = 18,288.36 × 7,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.46x = 133,221,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,221,558.42/13,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.59

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