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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,263.38, 18,303.88 and 7,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,263.38, 18,303.88 and 7,295.48 is: 10,067.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,263.38 : 18,303.88 = 7,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,263.38/18,303.88 = 7,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,263.38x = 18,303.88 × 7,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,263.38x = 133,535,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,535,590.46/13,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.99

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