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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.72, 18,376.62 and 7,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.72, 18,376.62 and 7,651.40 is: 10,559.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.72 : 18,376.62 = 7,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.72/18,376.62 = 7,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.72x = 18,376.62 × 7,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.72x = 140,606,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,606,870.27/13,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.46

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