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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.24, 18,298.56 and 7,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.24, 18,298.56 and 7,672 is: 10,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.24 : 18,298.56 = 7,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.24/18,298.56 = 7,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.24x = 18,298.56 × 7,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.24x = 140,386,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,386,552.32/13,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.84

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