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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.63, 18,301.91 and 7,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.63, 18,301.91 and 7,293.92 is: 10,065.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.63 : 18,301.91 = 7,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.63/18,301.91 = 7,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.63x = 18,301.91 × 7,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.63x = 133,492,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,492,539.41/13,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.32

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