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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.58, 18,301.68 and 7,294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.58, 18,301.68 and 7,294.10 is: 10,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.58 : 18,301.68 = 7,294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.58/18,301.68 = 7,294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.58x = 18,301.68 × 7,294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.58x = 133,494,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,494,192.58/13,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.48

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