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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.91, 18,270.01 and 7,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.91, 18,270.01 and 7,270.71 is: 10,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.91 : 18,270.01 = 7,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.91/18,270.01 = 7,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.91x = 18,270.01 × 7,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.91x = 132,835,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,835,923.41/13,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.75

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