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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.29, 18,906.36 and 7,731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.29, 18,906.36 and 7,731.94 is: 10,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.29 : 18,906.36 = 7,731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.29/18,906.36 = 7,731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.29x = 18,906.36 × 7,731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.29x = 146,182,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,182,841.14/13,700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.05

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