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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.94, 18,256.28 and 7,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.94, 18,256.28 and 7,261.59 is: 10,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.94 : 18,256.28 = 7,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.94/18,256.28 = 7,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.94x = 18,256.28 × 7,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.94x = 132,569,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,569,583.98/13,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.42

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