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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.70, 18,288.78 and 7,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.70, 18,288.78 and 7,284.62 is: 10,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.70 : 18,288.78 = 7,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.70/18,288.78 = 7,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.70x = 18,288.78 × 7,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.70x = 133,226,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,226,812.56/13,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.81

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