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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.57, 18,307.70 and 7,603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.57, 18,307.70 and 7,603.11 is: 10,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.57 : 18,307.70 = 7,603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.57/18,307.70 = 7,603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.57x = 18,307.70 × 7,603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.57x = 139,195,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,195,453.07/13,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.78

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