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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.46, 18,297.89 and 7,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.46, 18,297.89 and 7,291.08 is: 10,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.46 : 18,297.89 = 7,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.46/18,297.89 = 7,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.46x = 18,297.89 × 7,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.46x = 133,411,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,411,379.82/13,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.60

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