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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.66, 18,298.43 and 7,209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.66, 18,298.43 and 7,209.90 is: 9,949.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.66 : 18,298.43 = 7,209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.66/18,298.43 = 7,209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.66x = 18,298.43 × 7,209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.66x = 131,929,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,929,841.44/13,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,949.72

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