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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,054.95, 18,007.62 and 7,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,054.95, 18,007.62 and 7,746 is: 10,684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,054.95 : 18,007.62 = 7,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,054.95/18,007.62 = 7,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,054.95x = 18,007.62 × 7,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,054.95x = 139,487,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,487,024.52/13,054.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.61

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