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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.14, 18,311.72 and 7,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.14, 18,311.72 and 7,604.84 is: 10,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.14 : 18,311.72 = 7,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.14/18,311.72 = 7,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.14x = 18,311.72 × 7,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.14x = 139,257,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,257,700.72/13,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.69

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