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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.82, 18,316.69 and 7,608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.82, 18,316.69 and 7,608.06 is: 10,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.82 : 18,316.69 = 7,608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.82/18,316.69 = 7,608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.82x = 18,316.69 × 7,608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.82x = 139,354,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,354,457.50/13,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.24

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