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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.69, 18,243.41 and 7,629.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.69, 18,243.41 and 7,629.69 is: 10,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.69 : 18,243.41 = 7,629.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.69/18,243.41 = 7,629.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.69x = 18,243.41 × 7,629.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.69x = 139,191,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,191,517.23/13,218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.90

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