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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.44, 18,294.40 and 7,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.44, 18,294.40 and 7,668 is: 10,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.44 : 18,294.40 = 7,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.44/18,294.40 = 7,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.44x = 18,294.40 × 7,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.44x = 140,281,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,281,459.20/13,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.34

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