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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.44, 18,305.46 and 7,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.44, 18,305.46 and 7,957.32 is: 10,981.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.44 : 18,305.46 = 7,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.44/18,305.46 = 7,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.44x = 18,305.46 × 7,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.44x = 145,662,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,662,402.97/13,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.42

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