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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,231.64, 18,258.66 and 7,262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,231.64, 18,258.66 and 7,262.36 is: 10,021.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,231.64 : 18,258.66 = 7,262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,231.64/18,258.66 = 7,262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,231.64x = 18,258.66 × 7,262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,231.64x = 132,600,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,600,962.04/13,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.51

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