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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.16, 18,256.66 and 7,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.16, 18,256.66 and 7,261.22 is: 10,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.16 : 18,256.66 = 7,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.16/18,256.66 = 7,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.16x = 18,256.66 × 7,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.16x = 132,565,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,565,624.73/13,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.71

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