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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,258.29, 18,296.91 and 7,290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,258.29, 18,296.91 and 7,290.41 is: 10,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,258.29 : 18,296.91 = 7,290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,258.29/18,296.91 = 7,290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,258.29x = 18,296.91 × 7,290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,258.29x = 133,392,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,392,021.38/13,258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.03

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