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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.56, 18,305.33 and 7,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.56, 18,305.33 and 7,296.48 is: 10,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.56 : 18,305.33 = 7,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.56/18,305.33 = 7,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.56x = 18,305.33 × 7,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.56x = 133,564,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,564,437.76/13,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.27

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