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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.92, 18,310.18 and 7,300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.92, 18,310.18 and 7,300.84 is: 10,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.92 : 18,310.18 = 7,300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.92/18,310.18 = 7,300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.92x = 18,310.18 × 7,300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.92x = 133,679,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,679,694.55/13,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.65

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