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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.04, 18,299.82 and 8,226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.04, 18,299.82 and 8,226.46 is: 11,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.04 : 18,299.82 = 8,226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.04/18,299.82 = 8,226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.04x = 18,299.82 × 8,226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.04x = 150,542,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,542,737.24/13,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,349.69

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