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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.21, 18,307.20 and 7,602.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.21, 18,307.20 and 7,602.75 is: 10,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.21 : 18,307.20 = 7,602.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.21/18,307.20 = 7,602.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.21x = 18,307.20 × 7,602.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.21x = 139,184,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,184,973.26/13,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.28

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