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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.52, 18,262.81 and 7,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.52, 18,262.81 and 7,266.15 is: 10,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.52 : 18,262.81 = 7,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.52/18,262.81 = 7,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.52x = 18,262.81 × 7,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.52x = 132,700,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,700,316.88/13,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.83

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