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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.46, 18,295.13 and 7,289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.46, 18,295.13 and 7,289.08 is: 10,058.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.46 : 18,295.13 = 7,289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.46/18,295.13 = 7,289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.46x = 18,295.13 × 7,289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.46x = 133,354,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,354,638.67/13,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.84

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