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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.72, 18,381.96 and 7,651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.72, 18,381.96 and 7,651.56 is: 10,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.72 : 18,381.96 = 7,651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.72/18,381.96 = 7,651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.72x = 18,381.96 × 7,651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.72x = 140,650,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,650,669.86/13,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.79

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