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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.49, 18,263.64 and 7,266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.49, 18,263.64 and 7,266.55 is: 10,027.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.49 : 18,263.64 = 7,266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.49/18,263.64 = 7,266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.49x = 18,263.64 × 7,266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.49x = 132,713,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,713,602.00/13,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.86

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