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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.24, 18,292.72 and 7,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.24, 18,292.72 and 7,949.04 is: 10,969.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.24 : 18,292.72 = 7,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.24/18,292.72 = 7,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.24x = 18,292.72 × 7,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.24x = 145,409,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,409,562.99/13,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.97

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