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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.99, 18,311.07 and 7,300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.99, 18,311.07 and 7,300.66 is: 10,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.99 : 18,311.07 = 7,300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.99/18,311.07 = 7,300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.99x = 18,311.07 × 7,300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.99x = 133,682,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,682,859.80/13,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.84

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