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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.81, 18,306.90 and 7,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.81, 18,306.90 and 7,297.32 is: 10,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.81 : 18,306.90 = 7,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.81/18,306.90 = 7,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.81x = 18,306.90 × 7,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.81x = 133,591,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,591,289.26/13,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.35

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