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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.58, 18,271.35 and 7,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.58, 18,271.35 and 7,651.50 is: 10,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.58 : 18,271.35 = 7,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.58/18,271.35 = 7,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.58x = 18,271.35 × 7,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.58x = 139,803,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,803,234.53/13,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.90

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