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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.16, 18,285.46 and 7,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.16, 18,285.46 and 7,660.16 is: 10,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.16 : 18,285.46 = 7,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.16/18,285.46 = 7,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.16x = 18,285.46 × 7,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.16x = 140,069,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,069,549.27/13,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,571.96

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