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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.72, 18,298.24 and 7,291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.72, 18,298.24 and 7,291.33 is: 10,061.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.72 : 18,298.24 = 7,291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.72/18,298.24 = 7,291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.72x = 18,298.24 × 7,291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.72x = 133,418,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,418,442.29/13,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.94

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