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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.61, 18,256.79 and 7,261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.61, 18,256.79 and 7,261.37 is: 10,020.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.61 : 18,256.79 = 7,261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.61/18,256.79 = 7,261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.61x = 18,256.79 × 7,261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.61x = 132,569,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,569,405.23/13,229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.66

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