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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,346.98, 18,418.52 and 7,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,346.98, 18,418.52 and 7,605.50 is: 10,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,346.98 : 18,418.52 = 7,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,346.98/18,418.52 = 7,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,346.98x = 18,418.52 × 7,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,346.98x = 140,081,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,081,980.78/13,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.41

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