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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.82, 18,258.46 and 7,262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.82, 18,258.46 and 7,262.58 is: 10,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.82 : 18,258.46 = 7,262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.82/18,258.46 = 7,262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.82x = 18,258.46 × 7,262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.82x = 132,603,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,603,526.43/13,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.32

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