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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.91, 18,295.20 and 7,289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.91, 18,295.20 and 7,289.37 is: 10,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.91 : 18,295.20 = 7,289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.91/18,295.20 = 7,289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.91x = 18,295.20 × 7,289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.91x = 133,360,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,360,482.02/13,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.70

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