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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,372.49, 18,453.42 and 7,708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,372.49, 18,453.42 and 7,708.25 is: 10,637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372.49 : 18,453.42 = 7,708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372.49/18,453.42 = 7,708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372.49x = 18,453.42 × 7,708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372.49x = 142,243,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,243,620.85/13,372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.03

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