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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.38, 18,308.22 and 7,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.38, 18,308.22 and 7,297.94 is: 10,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.38 : 18,308.22 = 7,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.38/18,308.22 = 7,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.38x = 18,308.22 × 7,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.38x = 133,612,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,612,291.07/13,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.50

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