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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.88, 18,291.96 and 9,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.88, 18,291.96 and 9,063.60 is: 12,506.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.88 : 18,291.96 = 9,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.88/18,291.96 = 9,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.88x = 18,291.96 × 9,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.88x = 165,791,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,791,008.66/13,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.04

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