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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,699.62, 18,905.46 and 7,412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,699.62, 18,905.46 and 7,412.01 is: 10,228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,699.62 : 18,905.46 = 7,412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,699.62/18,905.46 = 7,412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,699.62x = 18,905.46 × 7,412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,699.62x = 140,127,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,127,458.57/13,699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.57

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