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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.44, 18,317.52 and 7,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.44, 18,317.52 and 7,683.36 is: 10,603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.44 : 18,317.52 = 7,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.44/18,317.52 = 7,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.44x = 18,317.52 × 7,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.44x = 140,740,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,740,100.47/13,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.14

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