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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.62, 18,288.49 and 7,202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.62, 18,288.49 and 7,202.82 is: 9,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.62 : 18,288.49 = 7,202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.62/18,288.49 = 7,202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.62x = 18,288.49 × 7,202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.62x = 131,728,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,728,701.54/13,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,939.82

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