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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.63, 18,421.08 and 7,682.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.63, 18,421.08 and 7,682.61 is: 10,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.63 : 18,421.08 = 7,682.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.63/18,421.08 = 7,682.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.63x = 18,421.08 × 7,682.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.63x = 141,521,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,521,973.42/13,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.78

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