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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.59, 18,307.62 and 7,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.59, 18,307.62 and 7,298.10 is: 10,071.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.59 : 18,307.62 = 7,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.59/18,307.62 = 7,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.59x = 18,307.62 × 7,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.59x = 133,610,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,610,841.52/13,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.23

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