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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.11, 18,262.98 and 7,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.11, 18,262.98 and 7,265.88 is: 10,026.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.11 : 18,262.98 = 7,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.11/18,262.98 = 7,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.11x = 18,262.98 × 7,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.11x = 132,696,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,696,621.12/13,234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.86

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