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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.78, 18,287.67 and 7,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.78, 18,287.67 and 7,950.52 is: 10,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.78 : 18,287.67 = 7,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.78/18,287.67 = 7,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.78x = 18,287.67 × 7,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.78x = 145,396,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,396,486.09/13,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.02

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