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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,382.27, 18,463.35 and 7,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,382.27, 18,463.35 and 7,716.29 is: 10,646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,382.27 : 18,463.35 = 7,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,382.27/18,463.35 = 7,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,382.27x = 18,463.35 × 7,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,382.27x = 142,468,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,468,470.65/13,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.07

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