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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.52, 18,298.27 and 7,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.52, 18,298.27 and 7,291.23 is: 10,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.52 : 18,298.27 = 7,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.52/18,298.27 = 7,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.52x = 18,298.27 × 7,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.52x = 133,416,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,416,918.09/13,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.97

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