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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.60, 18,256.98 and 7,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.60, 18,256.98 and 7,261.13 is: 10,020.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.60 : 18,256.98 = 7,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.60/18,256.98 = 7,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.60x = 18,256.98 × 7,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.60x = 132,566,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,566,350.83/13,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.44

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