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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.37, 18,307.14 and 7,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.37, 18,307.14 and 7,297.99 is: 10,070.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.37 : 18,307.14 = 7,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.37/18,307.14 = 7,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.37x = 18,307.14 × 7,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.37x = 133,605,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,605,324.65/13,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.98

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