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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.54, 18,301.97 and 7,212.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.54, 18,301.97 and 7,212.71 is: 9,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.54 : 18,301.97 = 7,212.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.54/18,301.97 = 7,212.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.54x = 18,301.97 × 7,212.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.54x = 132,006,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,006,728.56/13,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.36

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