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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.52, 18,293.52 and 7,288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.52, 18,293.52 and 7,288.14 is: 10,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.52 : 18,293.52 = 7,288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.52/18,293.52 = 7,288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.52x = 18,293.52 × 7,288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.52x = 133,325,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,325,734.85/13,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.37

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