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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.27, 18,326.64 and 7,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.27, 18,326.64 and 7,614.48 is: 10,507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.27 : 18,326.64 = 7,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.27/18,326.64 = 7,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.27x = 18,326.64 × 7,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.27x = 139,547,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,547,833.75/13,281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.12

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