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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,382.94, 18,470.74 and 7,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,382.94, 18,470.74 and 7,716.66 is: 10,650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,382.94 : 18,470.74 = 7,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,382.94/18,470.74 = 7,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,382.94x = 18,470.74 × 7,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,382.94x = 142,532,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,532,420.53/13,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.31

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