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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.13, 18,264.50 and 7,646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.13, 18,264.50 and 7,646.13 is: 10,551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.13 : 18,264.50 = 7,646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.13/18,264.50 = 7,646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.13x = 18,264.50 × 7,646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.13x = 139,652,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,652,741.39/13,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.67

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