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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.89, 18,306.63 and 7,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.89, 18,306.63 and 7,297.43 is: 10,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.89 : 18,306.63 = 7,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.89/18,306.63 = 7,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.89x = 18,306.63 × 7,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.89x = 133,591,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,591,378.33/13,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.29

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