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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,700.61, 18,906.95 and 7,412.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,700.61, 18,906.95 and 7,412.99 is: 10,229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,700.61 : 18,906.95 = 7,412.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,700.61/18,906.95 = 7,412.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,700.61x = 18,906.95 × 7,412.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,700.61x = 140,156,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,156,955.28/13,700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.98

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