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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.54, 18,294.35 and 7,288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.54, 18,294.35 and 7,288.34 is: 10,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.54 : 18,294.35 = 7,288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.54/18,294.35 = 7,288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.54x = 18,294.35 × 7,288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.54x = 133,335,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,335,314.97/13,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.08

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