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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.04, 18,297.95 and 7,291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.04, 18,297.95 and 7,291.17 is: 10,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.04 : 18,297.95 = 7,291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.04/18,297.95 = 7,291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.04x = 18,297.95 × 7,291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.04x = 133,413,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,413,464.10/13,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.08

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