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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,296.95, 18,350.31 and 7,631.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,296.95, 18,350.31 and 7,631.61 is: 10,531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296.95 : 18,350.31 = 7,631.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296.95/18,350.31 = 7,631.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296.95x = 18,350.31 × 7,631.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296.95x = 140,042,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,042,409.30/13,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.92

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