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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.49, 18,327.51 and 7,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.49, 18,327.51 and 7,614.68 is: 10,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.49 : 18,327.51 = 7,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.49/18,327.51 = 7,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.49x = 18,327.51 × 7,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.49x = 139,558,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,558,032.21/13,280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.50

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