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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.73, 18,304.80 and 9,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.73, 18,304.80 and 9,662 is: 13,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.73 : 18,304.80 = 9,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.73/18,304.80 = 9,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.73x = 18,304.80 × 9,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.73x = 176,860,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,860,977.60/13,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.25

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