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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.98, 18,295.10 and 7,289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.98, 18,295.10 and 7,289.10 is: 10,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.98 : 18,295.10 = 7,289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.98/18,295.10 = 7,289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.98x = 18,295.10 × 7,289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.98x = 133,354,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,354,804.30/13,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.22

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