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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.80, 18,334.08 and 7,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.80, 18,334.08 and 7,695.56 is: 10,618.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.80 : 18,334.08 = 7,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.80/18,334.08 = 7,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.80x = 18,334.08 × 7,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.80x = 141,091,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,091,012.68/13,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,618.09

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