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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.70, 18,290.21 and 7,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.70, 18,290.21 and 7,285.51 is: 10,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.70 : 18,290.21 = 7,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.70/18,290.21 = 7,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.70x = 18,290.21 × 7,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.70x = 133,253,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,253,507.86/13,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.06

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