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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.92, 18,289.44 and 7,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.92, 18,289.44 and 7,284.48 is: 10,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.92 : 18,289.44 = 7,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.92/18,289.44 = 7,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.92x = 18,289.44 × 7,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.92x = 133,229,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,229,059.89/13,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.81

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