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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,290.78, 18,341.37 and 7,625.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,290.78, 18,341.37 and 7,625.78 is: 10,523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,290.78 : 18,341.37 = 7,625.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,290.78/18,341.37 = 7,625.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,290.78x = 18,341.37 × 7,625.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,290.78x = 139,867,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,867,252.52/13,290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.63

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