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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,269.72, 18,312.60 and 7,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,269.72, 18,312.60 and 7,605 is: 10,495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,269.72 : 18,312.60 = 7,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,269.72/18,312.60 = 7,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,269.72x = 18,312.60 × 7,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,269.72x = 139,267,323
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,267,323/13,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.12

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