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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.95, 18,298.49 and 7,291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.95, 18,298.49 and 7,291.63 is: 10,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.95 : 18,298.49 = 7,291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.95/18,298.49 = 7,291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.95x = 18,298.49 × 7,291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.95x = 133,425,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,425,782.18/13,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.32

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