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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.28, 18,264.56 and 7,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.28, 18,264.56 and 7,266.89 is: 10,028.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.28 : 18,264.56 = 7,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.28/18,264.56 = 7,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.28x = 18,264.56 × 7,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.28x = 132,726,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,726,557.75/13,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.24

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