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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,302.79, 18,352.71 and 7,635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,302.79, 18,352.71 and 7,635.49 is: 10,534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302.79 : 18,352.71 = 7,635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302.79/18,352.71 = 7,635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302.79x = 18,352.71 × 7,635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302.79x = 140,131,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,131,933.68/13,302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.03

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