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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.58, 18,293.92 and 7,288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.58, 18,293.92 and 7,288.09 is: 10,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.58 : 18,293.92 = 7,288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.58/18,293.92 = 7,288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.58x = 18,293.92 × 7,288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.58x = 133,327,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,327,735.41/13,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.48

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