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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.59, 18,288.37 and 7,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.59, 18,288.37 and 7,284.13 is: 10,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.59 : 18,288.37 = 7,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.59/18,288.37 = 7,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.59x = 18,288.37 × 7,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.59x = 133,214,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,214,864.57/13,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.99

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