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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.04, 18,315.78 and 7,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.04, 18,315.78 and 7,607.72 is: 10,498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.04 : 18,315.78 = 7,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.04/18,315.78 = 7,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.04x = 18,315.78 × 7,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.04x = 139,341,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,341,325.82/13,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.07

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