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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,260.98, 18,300.02 and 7,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,260.98, 18,300.02 and 7,292.72 is: 10,063.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,260.98 : 18,300.02 = 7,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,260.98/18,300.02 = 7,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,260.98x = 18,300.02 × 7,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,260.98x = 133,456,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,456,921.85/13,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.88

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