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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.94, 18,259.22 and 7,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.94, 18,259.22 and 7,262.86 is: 10,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.94 : 18,259.22 = 7,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.94/18,259.22 = 7,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.94x = 18,259.22 × 7,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.94x = 132,614,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,614,158.57/13,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.03

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