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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.17, 18,346.33 and 7,630.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.17, 18,346.33 and 7,630.87 is: 10,527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.17 : 18,346.33 = 7,630.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.17/18,346.33 = 7,630.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.17x = 18,346.33 × 7,630.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.17x = 139,998,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,998,459.21/13,298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,527.65

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