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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.31, 18,304.83 and 7,295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.31, 18,304.83 and 7,295.82 is: 10,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.31 : 18,304.83 = 7,295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.31/18,304.83 = 7,295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.31x = 18,304.83 × 7,295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.31x = 133,548,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,548,744.81/13,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.28

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