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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.91, 18,294.59 and 7,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.91, 18,294.59 and 7,288.96 is: 10,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.91 : 18,294.59 = 7,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.91/18,294.59 = 7,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.91x = 18,294.59 × 7,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.91x = 133,348,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,348,534.73/13,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.79

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