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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.12, 18,452.34 and 7,702.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.12, 18,452.34 and 7,702.74 is: 10,629.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.12 : 18,452.34 = 7,702.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.12/18,452.34 = 7,702.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.12x = 18,452.34 × 7,702.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.12x = 142,133,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,133,577.41/13,371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.89

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