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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.69, 18,257.31 and 7,262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.69, 18,257.31 and 7,262.34 is: 10,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.69 : 18,257.31 = 7,262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.69/18,257.31 = 7,262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.69x = 18,257.31 × 7,262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.69x = 132,590,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,590,792.71/13,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.46

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