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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.61, 18,289.86 and 7,203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.61, 18,289.86 and 7,203.77 is: 9,941.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.61 : 18,289.86 = 7,203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.61/18,289.86 = 7,203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.61x = 18,289.86 × 7,203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.61x = 131,755,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,755,944.77/13,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,941.14

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