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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.79, 18,347.19 and 7,631.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.79, 18,347.19 and 7,631.49 is: 10,528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.79 : 18,347.19 = 7,631.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.79/18,347.19 = 7,631.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.79x = 18,347.19 × 7,631.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.79x = 140,016,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,016,437.20/13,298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.51

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