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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.46, 18,367.03 and 7,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.46, 18,367.03 and 7,644.58 is: 10,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.46 : 18,367.03 = 7,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.46/18,367.03 = 7,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.46x = 18,367.03 × 7,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.46x = 140,408,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,408,230.20/13,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.51

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