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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.70, 18,288.83 and 7,284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.70, 18,288.83 and 7,284.51 is: 10,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.70 : 18,288.83 = 7,284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.70/18,288.83 = 7,284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.70x = 18,288.83 × 7,284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.70x = 133,225,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,225,183.23/13,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.68

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