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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.03, 18,309.42 and 7,299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.03, 18,309.42 and 7,299.63 is: 10,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.03 : 18,309.42 = 7,299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.03/18,309.42 = 7,299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.03x = 18,309.42 × 7,299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.03x = 133,651,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,651,991.51/13,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.24

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