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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.28, 18,906.44 and 7,412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.28, 18,906.44 and 7,412.66 is: 10,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.28 : 18,906.44 = 7,412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.28/18,906.44 = 7,412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.28x = 18,906.44 × 7,412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.28x = 140,146,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,146,879.93/13,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.49

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