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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.36, 18,303.71 and 7,296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.36, 18,303.71 and 7,296.35 is: 10,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.36 : 18,303.71 = 7,296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.36/18,303.71 = 7,296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.36x = 18,303.71 × 7,296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.36x = 133,550,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,550,146.46/13,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.35

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