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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.52, 18,263.58 and 7,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.52, 18,263.58 and 7,266.04 is: 10,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.52 : 18,263.58 = 7,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.52/18,263.58 = 7,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.52x = 18,263.58 × 7,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.52x = 132,703,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,703,902.82/13,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.10

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