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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.29, 18,256.64 and 7,261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.29, 18,256.64 and 7,261.51 is: 10,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.29 : 18,256.64 = 7,261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.29/18,256.64 = 7,261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.29x = 18,256.64 × 7,261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.29x = 132,570,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,570,773.93/13,229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.00

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