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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.11, 18,292.53 and 7,287.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.11, 18,292.53 and 7,287.33 is: 10,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.11 : 18,292.53 = 7,287.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.11/18,292.53 = 7,287.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.11x = 18,292.53 × 7,287.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.11x = 133,303,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,303,702.64/13,255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.78

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