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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.96, 18,289.12 and 7,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.96, 18,289.12 and 7,285.24 is: 10,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.96 : 18,289.12 = 7,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.96/18,289.12 = 7,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.96x = 18,289.12 × 7,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.96x = 133,240,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,240,518.93/13,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.65

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