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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.76, 18,260.18 and 9,258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.76, 18,260.18 and 9,258.16 is: 12,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.76 : 18,260.18 = 9,258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.76/18,260.18 = 9,258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.76x = 18,260.18 × 9,258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.76x = 169,055,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,055,668.07/13,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.40

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