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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.51, 18,347.31 and 7,629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.51, 18,347.31 and 7,629.32 is: 10,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.51 : 18,347.31 = 7,629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.51/18,347.31 = 7,629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.51x = 18,347.31 × 7,629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.51x = 139,977,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,977,545.00/13,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.80

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