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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.92, 18,294.61 and 7,288.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.92, 18,294.61 and 7,288.97 is: 10,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.92 : 18,294.61 = 7,288.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.92/18,294.61 = 7,288.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.92x = 18,294.61 × 7,288.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.92x = 133,348,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,348,863.45/13,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.81

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