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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.42, 18,306.61 and 7,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.42, 18,306.61 and 7,297.25 is: 10,070.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.42 : 18,306.61 = 7,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.42/18,306.61 = 7,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.42x = 18,306.61 × 7,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.42x = 133,587,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,587,800.05/13,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.38

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