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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,498.07, 20,252.95 and 7,250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,498.07, 20,252.95 and 7,250.79 is: 10,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,498.07 : 20,252.95 = 7,250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,498.07/20,252.95 = 7,250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,498.07x = 20,252.95 × 7,250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,498.07x = 146,849,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,849,887.33/13,498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.32

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