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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.56, 18,295.34 and 7,289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.56, 18,295.34 and 7,289.07 is: 10,058.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.56 : 18,295.34 = 7,289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.56/18,295.34 = 7,289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.56x = 18,295.34 × 7,289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.56x = 133,355,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,355,977.49/13,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.87

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