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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.27, 18,290.91 and 7,285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.27, 18,290.91 and 7,285.98 is: 10,054.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.27 : 18,290.91 = 7,285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.27/18,290.91 = 7,285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.27x = 18,290.91 × 7,285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.27x = 133,267,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,267,163.17/13,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.66

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