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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.30, 18,254.48 and 7,260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.30, 18,254.48 and 7,260.07 is: 10,018.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.30 : 18,254.48 = 7,260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.30/18,254.48 = 7,260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.30x = 18,254.48 × 7,260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.30x = 132,528,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,528,820.76/13,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.58

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