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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.84, 18,307.60 and 7,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.84, 18,307.60 and 7,956.44 is: 10,976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.84 : 18,307.60 = 7,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.84/18,307.60 = 7,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.84x = 18,307.60 × 7,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.84x = 145,663,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,663,320.94/13,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.19

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