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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.22, 18,263.25 and 7,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.22, 18,263.25 and 7,266.27 is: 10,027.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.22 : 18,263.25 = 7,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.22/18,263.25 = 7,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.22x = 18,263.25 × 7,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.22x = 132,705,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,705,705.58/13,234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.47

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