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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274.62, 18,319.04 and 7,609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,274.62, 18,319.04 and 7,609.70 is: 10,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274.62 : 18,319.04 = 7,609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274.62/18,319.04 = 7,609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274.62x = 18,319.04 × 7,609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274.62x = 139,402,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,402,398.69/13,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.42

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