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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.74, 18,323.10 and 7,687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.74, 18,323.10 and 7,687.50 is: 10,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.74 : 18,323.10 = 7,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.74/18,323.10 = 7,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.74x = 18,323.10 × 7,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.74x = 140,858,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,858,831.25/13,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.05

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