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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.83, 18,268.50 and 7,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.83, 18,268.50 and 7,269.53 is: 10,032.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.83 : 18,268.50 = 7,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.83/18,268.50 = 7,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.83x = 18,268.50 × 7,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.83x = 132,803,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,803,317.46/13,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.11

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