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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.77, 18,318.46 and 7,609.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.77, 18,318.46 and 7,609.43 is: 10,499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.77 : 18,318.46 = 7,609.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.77/18,318.46 = 7,609.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.77x = 18,318.46 × 7,609.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.77x = 139,393,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,393,065.85/13,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.81

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