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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.91, 18,459.55 and 7,712.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.91, 18,459.55 and 7,712.21 is: 10,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.91 : 18,459.55 = 7,712.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.91/18,459.55 = 7,712.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.91x = 18,459.55 × 7,712.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.91x = 142,363,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,363,887.54/13,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.71

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