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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.55, 18,457.47 and 7,709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.55, 18,457.47 and 7,709.13 is: 10,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.55 : 18,457.47 = 7,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.55/18,457.47 = 7,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.55x = 18,457.47 × 7,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.55x = 142,291,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,291,035.70/13,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.74

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