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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.88, 18,290.36 and 7,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.88, 18,290.36 and 7,285.50 is: 10,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.88 : 18,290.36 = 7,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.88/18,290.36 = 7,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.88x = 18,290.36 × 7,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.88x = 133,254,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,254,417.78/13,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.99

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