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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,385.63, 18,472.16 and 7,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,385.63, 18,472.16 and 7,720.30 is: 10,654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,385.63 : 18,472.16 = 7,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,385.63/18,472.16 = 7,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,385.63x = 18,472.16 × 7,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,385.63x = 142,610,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,610,616.85/13,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.01

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