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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.82, 18,268.32 and 7,269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.82, 18,268.32 and 7,269.61 is: 10,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.82 : 18,268.32 = 7,269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.82/18,268.32 = 7,269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.82x = 18,268.32 × 7,269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.82x = 132,803,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,803,557.33/13,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.13

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