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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.46, 18,306.33 and 7,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.46, 18,306.33 and 7,960.27 is: 10,985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.46 : 18,306.33 = 7,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.46/18,306.33 = 7,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.46x = 18,306.33 × 7,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.46x = 145,723,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,723,329.51/13,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.17

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