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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.66, 18,368.11 and 7,646.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.66, 18,368.11 and 7,646.66 is: 10,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.66 : 18,368.11 = 7,646.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.66/18,368.11 = 7,646.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.66x = 18,368.11 × 7,646.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.66x = 140,454,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,454,581.06/13,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.24

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