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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,066.41, 18,029.99 and 7,687.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,066.41, 18,029.99 and 7,687.31 is: 10,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,066.41 : 18,029.99 = 7,687.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,066.41/18,029.99 = 7,687.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,066.41x = 18,029.99 × 7,687.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,066.41x = 138,602,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,602,051.50/13,066.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.51

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