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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.58, 18,411.42 and 7,675.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.58, 18,411.42 and 7,675.57 is: 10,593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.58 : 18,411.42 = 7,675.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.58/18,411.42 = 7,675.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.58x = 18,411.42 × 7,675.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.58x = 141,318,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,318,143.01/13,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.10

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