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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.73, 18,255.98 and 7,260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.73, 18,255.98 and 7,260.35 is: 10,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.73 : 18,255.98 = 7,260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.73/18,255.98 = 7,260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.73x = 18,255.98 × 7,260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.73x = 132,544,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,544,731.26/13,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.46

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