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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.61, 18,311.40 and 7,967.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.61, 18,311.40 and 7,967.97 is: 10,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.61 : 18,311.40 = 7,967.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.61/18,311.40 = 7,967.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.61x = 18,311.40 × 7,967.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.61x = 145,904,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,904,685.86/13,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.23

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