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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.98, 18,258.96 and 7,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.98, 18,258.96 and 7,263.20 is: 10,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.98 : 18,258.96 = 7,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.98/18,258.96 = 7,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.98x = 18,258.96 × 7,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.98x = 132,618,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,618,478.27/13,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.33

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