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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.04, 18,294.72 and 7,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.04, 18,294.72 and 7,955.04 is: 10,977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.04 : 18,294.72 = 7,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.04/18,294.72 = 7,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.04x = 18,294.72 × 7,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.04x = 145,535,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,535,229.39/13,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,977.96

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