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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.91, 18,307.62 and 7,298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.91, 18,307.62 and 7,298.37 is: 10,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.91 : 18,307.62 = 7,298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.91/18,307.62 = 7,298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.91x = 18,307.62 × 7,298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.91x = 133,615,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,615,784.58/13,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.12

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