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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.72, 18,293.40 and 7,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.72, 18,293.40 and 7,287.88 is: 10,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.72 : 18,293.40 = 7,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.72/18,293.40 = 7,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.72x = 18,293.40 × 7,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.72x = 133,320,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,320,103.99/13,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.55

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