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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.27, 18,367.59 and 7,646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.27, 18,367.59 and 7,646.28 is: 10,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.27 : 18,367.59 = 7,646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.27/18,367.59 = 7,646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.27x = 18,367.59 × 7,646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.27x = 140,443,736.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,443,736.07/13,311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.74

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