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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.23, 18,298.20 and 7,291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.23, 18,298.20 and 7,291.35 is: 10,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.23 : 18,298.20 = 7,291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.23/18,298.20 = 7,291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.23x = 18,298.20 × 7,291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.23x = 133,418,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,418,607.91/13,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.32

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