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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,111.77, 18,093.62 and 7,445.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,111.77, 18,093.62 and 7,445.78 is: 10,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,111.77 : 18,093.62 = 7,445.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,111.77/18,093.62 = 7,445.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,111.77x = 18,093.62 × 7,445.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,111.77x = 134,721,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,721,113.92/13,111.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.82

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