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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.22, 18,298.17 and 7,291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.22, 18,298.17 and 7,291.14 is: 10,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.22 : 18,298.17 = 7,291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.22/18,298.17 = 7,291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.22x = 18,298.17 × 7,291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.22x = 133,414,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,414,519.21/13,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.02

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