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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.47, 18,257.33 and 7,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.47, 18,257.33 and 7,261.09 is: 10,020.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.47 : 18,257.33 = 7,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.47/18,257.33 = 7,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.47x = 18,257.33 × 7,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.47x = 132,568,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,568,088.80/13,229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.66

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