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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.28, 18,330.52 and 7,618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.28, 18,330.52 and 7,618.92 is: 10,513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.28 : 18,330.52 = 7,618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.28/18,330.52 = 7,618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.28x = 18,330.52 × 7,618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.28x = 139,658,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,658,765.44/13,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.88

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