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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.45, 18,263.31 and 7,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.45, 18,263.31 and 7,266.07 is: 10,027.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.45 : 18,263.31 = 7,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.45/18,263.31 = 7,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.45x = 18,263.31 × 7,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.45x = 132,702,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,702,452.56/13,234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.05

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