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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.44, 18,308.22 and 7,959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.44, 18,308.22 and 7,959.32 is: 10,984.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.44 : 18,308.22 = 7,959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.44/18,308.22 = 7,959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.44x = 18,308.22 × 7,959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.44x = 145,720,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,720,981.61/13,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.18

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