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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.67, 18,460.71 and 7,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.67, 18,460.71 and 7,709.40 is: 10,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.67 : 18,460.71 = 7,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.67/18,460.71 = 7,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.67x = 18,460.71 × 7,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.67x = 142,320,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,320,997.67/13,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,640.29

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