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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.81, 18,311.40 and 7,300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.81, 18,311.40 and 7,300.73 is: 10,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.81 : 18,311.40 = 7,300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.81/18,311.40 = 7,300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.81x = 18,311.40 × 7,300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.81x = 133,686,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,686,495.77/13,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.25

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