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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.27, 18,307.94 and 7,298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.27, 18,307.94 and 7,298.39 is: 10,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.27 : 18,307.94 = 7,298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.27/18,307.94 = 7,298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.27x = 18,307.94 × 7,298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.27x = 133,618,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,618,495.49/13,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.05

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