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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.72, 18,289.68 and 7,513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.72, 18,289.68 and 7,513.28 is: 10,366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.72 : 18,289.68 = 7,513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.72/18,289.68 = 7,513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.72x = 18,289.68 × 7,513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.72x = 137,415,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,415,486.95/13,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.50

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