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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.96, 18,268.41 and 7,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.96, 18,268.41 and 7,270.02 is: 10,032.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.96 : 18,268.41 = 7,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.96/18,268.41 = 7,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.96x = 18,268.41 × 7,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.96x = 132,811,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,811,706.07/13,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.64

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