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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.82, 18,327.01 and 7,616.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.82, 18,327.01 and 7,616.81 is: 10,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.82 : 18,327.01 = 7,616.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.82/18,327.01 = 7,616.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.82x = 18,327.01 × 7,616.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.82x = 139,593,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,593,342.55/13,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.10

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