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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,082.94, 18,054.24 and 7,777.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,082.94, 18,054.24 and 7,777.98 is: 10,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,082.94 : 18,054.24 = 7,777.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,082.94/18,054.24 = 7,777.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,082.94x = 18,054.24 × 7,777.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,082.94x = 140,425,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,425,517.64/13,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.48

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