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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.87, 18,315.24 and 7,606.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.87, 18,315.24 and 7,606.95 is: 10,497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.87 : 18,315.24 = 7,606.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.87/18,315.24 = 7,606.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.87x = 18,315.24 × 7,606.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.87x = 139,323,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,323,114.92/13,271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.63

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