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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,053.54, 18,007.53 and 7,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,053.54, 18,007.53 and 7,744.60 is: 10,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,053.54 : 18,007.53 = 7,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,053.54/18,007.53 = 7,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,053.54x = 18,007.53 × 7,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,053.54x = 139,461,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,461,052.58/13,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.77

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