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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,269.65, 18,312.89 and 7,606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,269.65, 18,312.89 and 7,606.15 is: 10,496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,269.65 : 18,312.89 = 7,606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,269.65/18,312.89 = 7,606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,269.65x = 18,312.89 × 7,606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,269.65x = 139,290,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,290,504.46/13,269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.93

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