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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,261.50, 18,301.77 and 7,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,261.50, 18,301.77 and 7,672.50 is: 10,588.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,261.50 : 18,301.77 = 7,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,261.50/18,301.77 = 7,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,261.50x = 18,301.77 × 7,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,261.50x = 140,420,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,420,330.33/13,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.57

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