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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.60, 18,263.94 and 7,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.60, 18,263.94 and 7,266.52 is: 10,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.60 : 18,263.94 = 7,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.60/18,263.94 = 7,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.60x = 18,263.94 × 7,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.60x = 132,715,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,715,285.29/13,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.90

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