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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,397.32, 18,490.54 and 7,731.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,397.32, 18,490.54 and 7,731.03 is: 10,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,397.32 : 18,490.54 = 7,731.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,397.32/18,490.54 = 7,731.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,397.32x = 18,490.54 × 7,731.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,397.32x = 142,950,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,950,919.46/13,397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.11

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