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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.58, 18,298.26 and 7,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.58, 18,298.26 and 7,291.62 is: 10,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.58 : 18,298.26 = 7,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.58/18,298.26 = 7,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.58x = 18,298.26 × 7,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.58x = 133,423,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,423,958.58/13,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.46

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