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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.41, 18,292.49 and 7,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.41, 18,292.49 and 7,287.18 is: 10,056.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.41 : 18,292.49 = 7,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.41/18,292.49 = 7,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.41x = 18,292.49 × 7,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.41x = 133,300,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,300,630.84/13,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.32

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