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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.82, 18,355.20 and 7,634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.82, 18,355.20 and 7,634.52 is: 10,537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.82 : 18,355.20 = 7,634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.82/18,355.20 = 7,634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.82x = 18,355.20 × 7,634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.82x = 140,133,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,133,141.50/13,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.26

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