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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.42, 18,258.36 and 7,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.42, 18,258.36 and 7,262.70 is: 10,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.42 : 18,258.36 = 7,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.42/18,258.36 = 7,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.42x = 18,258.36 × 7,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.42x = 132,604,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,604,991.17/13,230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.73

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