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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.66, 18,288.92 and 7,283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.66, 18,288.92 and 7,283.98 is: 10,052.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.66 : 18,288.92 = 7,283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.66/18,288.92 = 7,283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.66x = 18,288.92 × 7,283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.66x = 133,216,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,216,127.50/13,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.03

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