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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.72, 18,371.10 and 7,647.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.72, 18,371.10 and 7,647.39 is: 10,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.72 : 18,371.10 = 7,647.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.72/18,371.10 = 7,647.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.72x = 18,371.10 × 7,647.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.72x = 140,490,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,490,966.43/13,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.93

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