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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.74, 18,306.81 and 7,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.74, 18,306.81 and 7,297.26 is: 10,070.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.74 : 18,306.81 = 7,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.74/18,306.81 = 7,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.74x = 18,306.81 × 7,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.74x = 133,589,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,589,483.69/13,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.26

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