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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.70, 18,258.34 and 7,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.70, 18,258.34 and 7,262.44 is: 10,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.70 : 18,258.34 = 7,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.70/18,258.34 = 7,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.70x = 18,258.34 × 7,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.70x = 132,600,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,600,098.75/13,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.15

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