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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.62, 18,462.48 and 7,712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.62, 18,462.48 and 7,712.58 is: 10,644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.62 : 18,462.48 = 7,712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.62/18,462.48 = 7,712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.62x = 18,462.48 × 7,712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.62x = 142,393,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,393,354.00/13,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.15

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