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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.91, 18,295.96 and 7,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.91, 18,295.96 and 7,592.75 is: 10,478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.91 : 18,295.96 = 7,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.91/18,295.96 = 7,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.91x = 18,295.96 × 7,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.91x = 138,916,650.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,916,650.29/13,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.02

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