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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.53, 18,331.06 and 7,618.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.53, 18,331.06 and 7,618.99 is: 10,513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.53 : 18,331.06 = 7,618.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.53/18,331.06 = 7,618.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.53x = 18,331.06 × 7,618.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.53x = 139,664,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,664,117.00/13,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.29

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