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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.34, 18,278.82 and 7,655.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.34, 18,278.82 and 7,655.34 is: 10,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.34 : 18,278.82 = 7,655.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.34/18,278.82 = 7,655.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.34x = 18,278.82 × 7,655.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.34x = 139,930,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,930,650.44/13,244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.31

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