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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.87, 18,454.55 and 7,706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.87, 18,454.55 and 7,706.82 is: 10,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.87 : 18,454.55 = 7,706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.87/18,454.55 = 7,706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.87x = 18,454.55 × 7,706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.87x = 142,225,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,225,856.50/13,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.20

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