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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.41, 18,302.40 and 7,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.41, 18,302.40 and 7,294.06 is: 10,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.41 : 18,302.40 = 7,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.41/18,302.40 = 7,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.41x = 18,302.40 × 7,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.41x = 133,498,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,498,847.23/13,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.96

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