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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.67, 18,347.02 and 7,631.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.67, 18,347.02 and 7,631.37 is: 10,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.67 : 18,347.02 = 7,631.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.67/18,347.02 = 7,631.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.67x = 18,347.02 × 7,631.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.67x = 140,012,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,012,898.02/13,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.34

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