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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.24, 18,290.49 and 7,285.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.24, 18,290.49 and 7,285.91 is: 10,054.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.24 : 18,290.49 = 7,285.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.24/18,290.49 = 7,285.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.24x = 18,290.49 × 7,285.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.24x = 133,262,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,262,864.00/13,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.36

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