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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,381.97, 18,466.90 and 7,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,381.97, 18,466.90 and 7,716.28 is: 10,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,381.97 : 18,466.90 = 7,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,381.97/18,466.90 = 7,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,381.97x = 18,466.90 × 7,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,381.97x = 142,495,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,495,771.13/13,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.34

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