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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,053.74, 18,013.97 and 7,676.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,053.74, 18,013.97 and 7,676.79 is: 10,593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,053.74 : 18,013.97 = 7,676.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,053.74/18,013.97 = 7,676.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,053.74x = 18,013.97 × 7,676.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,053.74x = 138,289,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,289,483.95/13,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.86

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