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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.22, 18,292.56 and 7,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.22, 18,292.56 and 7,287.04 is: 10,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.22 : 18,292.56 = 7,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.22/18,292.56 = 7,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.22x = 18,292.56 × 7,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.22x = 133,298,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,298,611.96/13,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.31

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