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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,376.52, 18,458.02 and 7,713.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,376.52, 18,458.02 and 7,713.13 is: 10,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,376.52 : 18,458.02 = 7,713.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,376.52/18,458.02 = 7,713.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,376.52x = 18,458.02 × 7,713.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,376.52x = 142,369,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,369,152.40/13,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.21

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