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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.88, 18,293.34 and 9,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.88, 18,293.34 and 9,064.60 is: 12,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.88 : 18,293.34 = 9,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.88/18,293.34 = 9,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.88x = 18,293.34 × 9,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.88x = 165,821,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,821,809.76/13,257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.42

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