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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.19, 18,302.20 and 7,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.19, 18,302.20 and 7,294.24 is: 10,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.19 : 18,302.20 = 7,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.19/18,302.20 = 7,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.19x = 18,302.20 × 7,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.19x = 133,500,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,500,575.34/13,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.26

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