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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.46, 18,268.56 and 7,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.46, 18,268.56 and 7,270.02 is: 10,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.46 : 18,268.56 = 7,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.46/18,268.56 = 7,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.46x = 18,268.56 × 7,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.46x = 132,812,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,812,796.57/13,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.34

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