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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,487.78, 18,606.21 and 9,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,487.78, 18,606.21 and 9,010.10 is: 12,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,487.78 : 18,606.21 = 9,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,487.78/18,606.21 = 9,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,487.78x = 18,606.21 × 9,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,487.78x = 167,643,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,643,812.72/13,487.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.31

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