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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,304.58, 18,361.26 and 7,640.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,304.58, 18,361.26 and 7,640.25 is: 10,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,304.58 : 18,361.26 = 7,640.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,304.58/18,361.26 = 7,640.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,304.58x = 18,361.26 × 7,640.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,304.58x = 140,284,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,284,616.72/13,304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.08

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