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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.97, 18,298.69 and 7,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.97, 18,298.69 and 7,291.95 is: 10,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.97 : 18,298.69 = 7,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.97/18,298.69 = 7,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.97x = 18,298.69 × 7,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.97x = 133,433,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,433,132.55/13,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.85

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