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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,055.61, 18,010.71 and 7,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,055.61, 18,010.71 and 7,676.27 is: 10,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,055.61 : 18,010.71 = 7,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,055.61/18,010.71 = 7,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,055.61x = 18,010.71 × 7,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,055.61x = 138,254,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,254,982.80/13,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.70

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