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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.38, 18,017.37 and 7,680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.38, 18,017.37 and 7,680.06 is: 10,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.38 : 18,017.37 = 7,680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.38/18,017.37 = 7,680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.38x = 18,017.37 × 7,680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.38x = 138,374,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,374,482.64/13,057.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.42

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