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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.98, 18,425.72 and 7,685.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.98, 18,425.72 and 7,685.94 is: 10,607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.98 : 18,425.72 = 7,685.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.98/18,425.72 = 7,685.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.98x = 18,425.72 × 7,685.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.98x = 141,618,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,618,978.38/13,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.38

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