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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,304.81, 18,362.30 and 7,641.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,304.81, 18,362.30 and 7,641.33 is: 10,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,304.81 : 18,362.30 = 7,641.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,304.81/18,362.30 = 7,641.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,304.81x = 18,362.30 × 7,641.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,304.81x = 140,312,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,312,263.84/13,304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.98

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