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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.64, 18,294.30 and 7,288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.64, 18,294.30 and 7,288.43 is: 10,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.64 : 18,294.30 = 7,288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.64/18,294.30 = 7,288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.64x = 18,294.30 × 7,288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.64x = 133,336,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,336,633.48/13,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.10

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