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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,258.98, 18,297.27 and 7,290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,258.98, 18,297.27 and 7,290.72 is: 10,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,258.98 : 18,297.27 = 7,290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,258.98/18,297.27 = 7,290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,258.98x = 18,297.27 × 7,290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,258.98x = 133,400,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,400,272.33/13,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.13

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