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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,380.68, 18,462.72 and 7,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,380.68, 18,462.72 and 7,790.60 is: 10,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,380.68 : 18,462.72 = 7,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,380.68/18,462.72 = 7,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,380.68x = 18,462.72 × 7,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,380.68x = 143,835,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,835,666.43/13,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.50

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