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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,261.62, 18,298.59 and 7,885.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,261.62, 18,298.59 and 7,885.85 is: 10,881.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,261.62 : 18,298.59 = 7,885.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,261.62/18,298.59 = 7,885.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,261.62x = 18,298.59 × 7,885.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,261.62x = 144,299,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,299,935.95/13,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.02

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