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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.35, 18,295.49 and 7,289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.35, 18,295.49 and 7,289.27 is: 10,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.35 : 18,295.49 = 7,289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.35/18,295.49 = 7,289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.35x = 18,295.49 × 7,289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.35x = 133,360,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,360,693.14/13,257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.38

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