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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.50, 18,310.53 and 7,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.50, 18,310.53 and 7,679.50 is: 10,597.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.50 : 18,310.53 = 7,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.50/18,310.53 = 7,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.50x = 18,310.53 × 7,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.50x = 140,615,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,615,715.14/13,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.71

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