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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.69, 18,387.50 and 7,660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.69, 18,387.50 and 7,660.69 is: 10,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.69 : 18,387.50 = 7,660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.69/18,387.50 = 7,660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.69x = 18,387.50 × 7,660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.69x = 140,860,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,860,853.10/13,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.62

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