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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.67, 18,332.13 and 7,619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.67, 18,332.13 and 7,619.15 is: 10,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.67 : 18,332.13 = 7,619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.67/18,332.13 = 7,619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.67x = 18,332.13 × 7,619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.67x = 139,675,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,675,248.29/13,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.02

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