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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.28, 18,350.82 and 7,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.28, 18,350.82 and 7,708.20 is: 10,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.28 : 18,350.82 = 7,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.28/18,350.82 = 7,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.28x = 18,350.82 × 7,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.28x = 141,451,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,451,790.72/13,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.85

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