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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,263.54, 18,303.19 and 7,597.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,263.54, 18,303.19 and 7,597.86 is: 10,484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,263.54 : 18,303.19 = 7,597.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,263.54/18,303.19 = 7,597.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,263.54x = 18,303.19 × 7,597.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,263.54x = 139,065,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,065,075.17/13,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.76

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