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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.78, 18,310.94 and 7,300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.78, 18,310.94 and 7,300.82 is: 10,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.78 : 18,310.94 = 7,300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.78/18,310.94 = 7,300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.78x = 18,310.94 × 7,300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.78x = 133,684,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,684,748.91/13,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.14

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