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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.08, 18,268.40 and 7,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.08, 18,268.40 and 7,270.16 is: 10,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.08 : 18,268.40 = 7,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.08/18,268.40 = 7,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.08x = 18,268.40 × 7,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.08x = 132,814,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,814,190.94/13,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.74

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