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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.68, 18,449.21 and 7,702.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.68, 18,449.21 and 7,702.99 is: 10,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.68 : 18,449.21 = 7,702.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.68/18,449.21 = 7,702.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.68x = 18,449.21 × 7,702.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.68x = 142,113,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,113,995.50/13,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.37

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