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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.25, 18,268.83 and 9,260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.25, 18,268.83 and 9,260.97 is: 12,766.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.25 : 18,268.83 = 9,260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.25/18,268.83 = 9,260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.25x = 18,268.83 × 9,260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.25x = 169,187,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,187,086.57/13,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.67

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