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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,305.24, 18,361.98 and 7,639.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,305.24, 18,361.98 and 7,639.97 is: 10,543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,305.24 : 18,361.98 = 7,639.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,305.24/18,361.98 = 7,639.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,305.24x = 18,361.98 × 7,639.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,305.24x = 140,284,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,284,884.53/13,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.58

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