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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,079.77, 18,051.59 and 7,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,079.77, 18,051.59 and 7,774.54 is: 10,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,079.77 : 18,051.59 = 7,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,079.77/18,051.59 = 7,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,079.77x = 18,051.59 × 7,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,079.77x = 140,342,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,342,782.83/13,079.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.76

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