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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.79, 18,298.98 and 7,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.79, 18,298.98 and 7,291.92 is: 10,063.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.79 : 18,298.98 = 7,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.79/18,298.98 = 7,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.79x = 18,298.98 × 7,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.79x = 133,434,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,434,698.24/13,259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.11

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