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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.54, 18,293.13 and 7,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.54, 18,293.13 and 7,287.40 is: 10,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.54 : 18,293.13 = 7,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.54/18,293.13 = 7,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.54x = 18,293.13 × 7,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.54x = 133,309,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,309,355.56/13,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.88

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