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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.02, 18,327.50 and 7,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.02, 18,327.50 and 7,615.29 is: 10,509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.02 : 18,327.50 = 7,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.02/18,327.50 = 7,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.02x = 18,327.50 × 7,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.02x = 139,569,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,569,286.68/13,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,509.72

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