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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.61, 18,295.58 and 7,289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.61, 18,295.58 and 7,289.33 is: 10,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.61 : 18,295.58 = 7,289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.61/18,295.58 = 7,289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.61x = 18,295.58 × 7,289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.61x = 133,362,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,362,520.16/13,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.32

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