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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.55, 18,268.01 and 7,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.55, 18,268.01 and 7,269.75 is: 10,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.55 : 18,268.01 = 7,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.55/18,268.01 = 7,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.55x = 18,268.01 × 7,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.55x = 132,803,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,803,829.35/13,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.36

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