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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.80, 18,310.78 and 7,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.80, 18,310.78 and 7,605.34 is: 10,496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.80 : 18,310.78 = 7,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.80/18,310.78 = 7,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.80x = 18,310.78 × 7,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.80x = 139,259,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,259,707.57/13,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.86

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