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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.64, 18,453.45 and 7,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.64, 18,453.45 and 7,708.62 is: 10,636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.64 : 18,453.45 = 7,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.64/18,453.45 = 7,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.64x = 18,453.45 × 7,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.64x = 142,250,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,250,633.74/13,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.64

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