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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.66, 18,229.32 and 7,620.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.66, 18,229.32 and 7,620.66 is: 10,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.66 : 18,229.32 = 7,620.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.66/18,229.32 = 7,620.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.66x = 18,229.32 × 7,620.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.66x = 138,919,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,919,449.75/13,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.50

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