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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.68, 18,264.29 and 7,645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.68, 18,264.29 and 7,645.68 is: 10,551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.68 : 18,264.29 = 7,645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.68/18,264.29 = 7,645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.68x = 18,264.29 × 7,645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.68x = 139,642,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,642,878.54/13,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.28

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