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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.05, 18,308.80 and 7,816.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.05, 18,308.80 and 7,816.25 is: 10,785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.05 : 18,308.80 = 7,816.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.05/18,308.80 = 7,816.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.05x = 18,308.80 × 7,816.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.05x = 143,106,158
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,106,158/13,268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,785.77

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