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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.74, 18,305.38 and 7,296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.74, 18,305.38 and 7,296.78 is: 10,069.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.74 : 18,305.38 = 7,296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.74/18,305.38 = 7,296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.74x = 18,305.38 × 7,296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.74x = 133,570,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,570,398.18/13,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.58

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