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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341.47, 18,413.60 and 7,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341.47, 18,413.60 and 7,964.28 is: 10,992.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341.47 : 18,413.60 = 7,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341.47/18,413.60 = 7,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341.47x = 18,413.60 × 7,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341.47x = 146,651,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,651,026.39/13,341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.12

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