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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,370.13, 18,451.41 and 7,705.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,370.13, 18,451.41 and 7,705.71 is: 10,634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,370.13 : 18,451.41 = 7,705.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,370.13/18,451.41 = 7,705.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,370.13x = 18,451.41 × 7,705.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,370.13x = 142,181,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,181,214.55/13,370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.24

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