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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.56, 18,269.49 and 7,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.56, 18,269.49 and 7,270.66 is: 10,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.56 : 18,269.49 = 7,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.56/18,269.49 = 7,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.56x = 18,269.49 × 7,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.56x = 132,831,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,831,250.16/13,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.66

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