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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,301.71, 18,355.80 and 7,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,301.71, 18,355.80 and 7,251.82 is: 10,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,301.71 : 18,355.80 = 7,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,301.71/18,355.80 = 7,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,301.71x = 18,355.80 × 7,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,301.71x = 133,112,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,112,921.30/13,301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.20

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