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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.58, 18,304.80 and 7,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.58, 18,304.80 and 7,214.68 is: 9,956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.58 : 18,304.80 = 7,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.58/18,304.80 = 7,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.58x = 18,304.80 × 7,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.58x = 132,063,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,063,274.46/13,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.08

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