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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.75, 18,241.88 and 7,629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.75, 18,241.88 and 7,629.75 is: 10,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.75 : 18,241.88 = 7,629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.75/18,241.88 = 7,629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.75x = 18,241.88 × 7,629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.75x = 139,180,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,180,945.78/13,218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.06

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