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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,258.89, 18,297.55 and 7,290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,258.89, 18,297.55 and 7,290.66 is: 10,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,258.89 : 18,297.55 = 7,290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,258.89/18,297.55 = 7,290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,258.89x = 18,297.55 × 7,290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,258.89x = 133,401,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,401,149.68/13,258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.26

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