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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.73, 18,302.76 and 7,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.73, 18,302.76 and 7,597.44 is: 10,484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.73 : 18,302.76 = 7,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.73/18,302.76 = 7,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.73x = 18,302.76 × 7,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.73x = 139,054,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,054,120.93/13,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.58

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