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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.51, 18,294.30 and 7,288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.51, 18,294.30 and 7,288.32 is: 10,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.51 : 18,294.30 = 7,288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.51/18,294.30 = 7,288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.51x = 18,294.30 × 7,288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.51x = 133,334,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,334,712.58/13,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.06

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