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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,379.43, 18,465.90 and 7,713.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,379.43, 18,465.90 and 7,713.15 is: 10,645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,379.43 : 18,465.90 = 7,713.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,379.43/18,465.90 = 7,713.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,379.43x = 18,465.90 × 7,713.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,379.43x = 142,430,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,430,256.59/13,379.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.47

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