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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.29, 18,255.26 and 7,260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.29, 18,255.26 and 7,260.51 is: 10,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.29 : 18,255.26 = 7,260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.29/18,255.26 = 7,260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.29x = 18,255.26 × 7,260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.29x = 132,542,497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,542,497.78/13,228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.63

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