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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,372.72, 18,456.12 and 7,707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,372.72, 18,456.12 and 7,707.28 is: 10,637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372.72 : 18,456.12 = 7,707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372.72/18,456.12 = 7,707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372.72x = 18,456.12 × 7,707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372.72x = 142,246,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,246,484.55/13,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.06

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