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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,231.63, 18,256.77 and 7,639.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,231.63, 18,256.77 and 7,639.39 is: 10,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,231.63 : 18,256.77 = 7,639.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,231.63/18,256.77 = 7,639.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,231.63x = 18,256.77 × 7,639.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,231.63x = 139,470,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,470,586.17/13,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.70

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