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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.48, 18,312.48 and 7,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.48, 18,312.48 and 7,678.40 is: 10,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.48 : 18,312.48 = 7,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.48/18,312.48 = 7,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.48x = 18,312.48 × 7,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.48x = 140,610,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,610,546.43/13,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.34

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