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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,263.56, 18,303.14 and 7,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,263.56, 18,303.14 and 7,294.84 is: 10,066.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,263.56 : 18,303.14 = 7,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,263.56/18,303.14 = 7,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,263.56x = 18,303.14 × 7,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,263.56x = 133,518,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,518,518.91/13,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.57

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