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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.72, 18,267.78 and 7,269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.72, 18,267.78 and 7,269.34 is: 10,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.72 : 18,267.78 = 7,269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.72/18,267.78 = 7,269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.72x = 18,267.78 × 7,269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.72x = 132,794,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,794,703.87/13,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.54

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