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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.98, 18,307.25 and 7,600.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.98, 18,307.25 and 7,600.69 is: 10,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.98 : 18,307.25 = 7,600.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.98/18,307.25 = 7,600.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.98x = 18,307.25 × 7,600.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.98x = 139,147,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,147,732.00/13,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.07

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