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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,295.79, 18,348.39 and 7,631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,295.79, 18,348.39 and 7,631.46 is: 10,531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,295.79 : 18,348.39 = 7,631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,295.79/18,348.39 = 7,631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,295.79x = 18,348.39 × 7,631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,295.79x = 140,025,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,025,004.35/13,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.53

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