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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.03, 18,290.72 and 7,285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.03, 18,290.72 and 7,285.71 is: 10,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.03 : 18,290.72 = 7,285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.03/18,290.72 = 7,285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.03x = 18,290.72 × 7,285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.03x = 133,260,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,260,881.61/13,254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.37

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