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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.61, 18,376.92 and 7,266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.61, 18,376.92 and 7,266.87 is: 10,028.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.61 : 18,376.92 = 7,266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.61/18,376.92 = 7,266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.61x = 18,376.92 × 7,266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.61x = 133,542,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,542,688.64/13,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.28

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