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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.36, 18,279.60 and 9,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.36, 18,279.60 and 9,270.02 is: 12,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.36 : 18,279.60 = 9,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.36/18,279.60 = 9,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.36x = 18,279.60 × 9,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.36x = 169,452,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,452,257.59/13,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.50

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