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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.58, 18,352.98 and 7,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.58, 18,352.98 and 7,634.25 is: 10,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.58 : 18,352.98 = 7,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.58/18,352.98 = 7,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.58x = 18,352.98 × 7,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.58x = 140,111,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,111,237.57/13,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.80

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