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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.85, 18,312.71 and 7,605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.85, 18,312.71 and 7,605.56 is: 10,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.85 : 18,312.71 = 7,605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.85/18,312.71 = 7,605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.85x = 18,312.71 × 7,605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.85x = 139,278,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,278,422.42/13,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.69

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