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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,291.97, 18,338.03 and 7,622.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,291.97, 18,338.03 and 7,622.84 is: 10,516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,291.97 : 18,338.03 = 7,622.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,291.97/18,338.03 = 7,622.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,291.97x = 18,338.03 × 7,622.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,291.97x = 139,787,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,787,904.92/13,291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.72

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