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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.74, 18,258.35 and 7,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.74, 18,258.35 and 7,262.51 is: 10,022.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.74 : 18,258.35 = 7,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.74/18,258.35 = 7,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.74x = 18,258.35 × 7,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.74x = 132,601,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,601,321.85/13,230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.22

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