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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.12, 18,285.44 and 7,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.12, 18,285.44 and 7,662.48 is: 10,573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.12 : 18,285.44 = 7,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.12/18,285.44 = 7,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.12x = 18,285.44 × 7,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.12x = 140,111,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,111,818.29/13,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.58

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