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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.46, 18,289.74 and 7,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.46, 18,289.74 and 7,285.50 is: 10,053.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.46 : 18,289.74 = 7,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.46/18,289.74 = 7,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.46x = 18,289.74 × 7,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.46x = 133,249,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,249,900.77/13,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.97

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