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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.68, 18,306.12 and 7,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.68, 18,306.12 and 7,959.24 is: 10,984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.68 : 18,306.12 = 7,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.68/18,306.12 = 7,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.68x = 18,306.12 × 7,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.68x = 145,702,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,702,802.55/13,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.27

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