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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.53, 18,906.78 and 7,412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.53, 18,906.78 and 7,412.91 is: 10,229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.53 : 18,906.78 = 7,412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.53/18,906.78 = 7,412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.53x = 18,906.78 × 7,412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.53x = 140,154,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,154,164.00/13,700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.84

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