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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.23, 18,312.48 and 7,961.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.23, 18,312.48 and 7,961.90 is: 10,987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.23 : 18,312.48 = 7,961.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.23/18,312.48 = 7,961.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.23x = 18,312.48 × 7,961.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.23x = 145,802,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,802,042.95/13,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.15

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