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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.24, 18,291.86 and 7,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.24, 18,291.86 and 7,286.92 is: 10,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.24 : 18,291.86 = 7,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.24/18,291.86 = 7,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.24x = 18,291.86 × 7,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.24x = 133,291,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,291,320.47/13,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.75

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