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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.58, 18,263.75 and 7,266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.58, 18,263.75 and 7,266.63 is: 10,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.58 : 18,263.75 = 7,266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.58/18,263.75 = 7,266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.58x = 18,263.75 × 7,266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.58x = 132,715,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,715,877.33/13,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.97

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