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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,267.32, 18,311.52 and 7,605.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,267.32, 18,311.52 and 7,605.87 is: 10,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,267.32 : 18,311.52 = 7,605.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,267.32/18,311.52 = 7,605.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,267.32x = 18,311.52 × 7,605.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,267.32x = 139,275,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,275,040.62/13,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.60

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