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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.59, 18,292.77 and 7,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.59, 18,292.77 and 7,287.12 is: 10,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.59 : 18,292.77 = 7,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.59/18,292.77 = 7,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.59x = 18,292.77 × 7,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.59x = 133,301,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,301,610.12/13,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.26

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