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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.29, 18,323.52 and 7,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.29, 18,323.52 and 7,614.28 is: 10,506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.29 : 18,323.52 = 7,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.29/18,323.52 = 7,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.29x = 18,323.52 × 7,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.29x = 139,520,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,520,354.68/13,279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,506.61

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