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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.43, 18,310.68 and 7,299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.43, 18,310.68 and 7,299.97 is: 10,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.43 : 18,310.68 = 7,299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.43/18,310.68 = 7,299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.43x = 18,310.68 × 7,299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.43x = 133,667,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,667,492.43/13,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.10

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