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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,267.99, 18,309.68 and 7,299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,267.99, 18,309.68 and 7,299.66 is: 10,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,267.99 : 18,309.68 = 7,299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,267.99/18,309.68 = 7,299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,267.99x = 18,309.68 × 7,299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,267.99x = 133,654,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,654,438.71/13,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.45

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