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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230, 18,258.30 and 7,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230, 18,258.30 and 7,641 is: 10,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230 : 18,258.30 = 7,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230/18,258.30 = 7,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230x = 18,258.30 × 7,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230x = 139,511,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,511,670.30/13,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.10

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