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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,374.67, 18,457.72 and 7,710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,374.67, 18,457.72 and 7,710.34 is: 10,640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,374.67 : 18,457.72 = 7,710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,374.67/18,457.72 = 7,710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,374.67x = 18,457.72 × 7,710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,374.67x = 142,315,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,315,309.38/13,374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,640.66

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