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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.67, 18,256.01 and 7,260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.67, 18,256.01 and 7,260.66 is: 10,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.67 : 18,256.01 = 7,260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.67/18,256.01 = 7,260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.67x = 18,256.01 × 7,260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.67x = 132,550,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,550,681.57/13,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.96

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