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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.41, 18,263.64 and 7,265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.41, 18,263.64 and 7,265.95 is: 10,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.41 : 18,263.64 = 7,265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.41/18,263.64 = 7,265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.41x = 18,263.64 × 7,265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.41x = 132,702,567.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,702,567.41/13,234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.09

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