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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.36, 18,257.83 and 7,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.36, 18,257.83 and 7,262.13 is: 10,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.36 : 18,257.83 = 7,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.36/18,257.83 = 7,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.36x = 18,257.83 × 7,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.36x = 132,590,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,590,716.82/13,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.70

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