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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.76, 18,383.03 and 7,656.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.76, 18,383.03 and 7,656.51 is: 10,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.76 : 18,383.03 = 7,656.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.76/18,383.03 = 7,656.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.76x = 18,383.03 × 7,656.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.76x = 140,749,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,749,912.39/13,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.42

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