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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.36, 18,018.10 and 7,753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.36, 18,018.10 and 7,753.48 is: 10,699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.36 : 18,018.10 = 7,753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.36/18,018.10 = 7,753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.36x = 18,018.10 × 7,753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.36x = 139,702,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,702,977.99/13,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.17

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