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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,660.87, 18,851.49 and 7,610.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,660.87, 18,851.49 and 7,610.97 is: 10,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660.87 : 18,851.49 = 7,610.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660.87/18,851.49 = 7,610.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660.87x = 18,851.49 × 7,610.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660.87x = 143,478,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,478,089.50/13,660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.85

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