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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,322.21, 18,385.26 and 7,658.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,322.21, 18,385.26 and 7,658.79 is: 10,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322.21 : 18,385.26 = 7,658.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322.21/18,385.26 = 7,658.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322.21x = 18,385.26 × 7,658.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322.21x = 140,808,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,808,845.44/13,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.48

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