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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.54, 18,295.88 and 7,289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.54, 18,295.88 and 7,289.66 is: 10,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.54 : 18,295.88 = 7,289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.54/18,295.88 = 7,289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.54x = 18,295.88 × 7,289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.54x = 133,370,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,370,753.89/13,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.99

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