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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565, 18,718.12 and 7,900.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565, 18,718.12 and 7,900.99 is: 10,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565 : 18,718.12 = 7,900.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565/18,718.12 = 7,900.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565x = 18,718.12 × 7,900.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565x = 147,891,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,891,678.94/13,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.45

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