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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.48, 18,098.58 and 7,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.48, 18,098.58 and 7,737.12 is: 10,677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.48 : 18,098.58 = 7,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.48/18,098.58 = 7,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.48x = 18,098.58 × 7,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.48x = 140,030,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,030,885.29/13,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,677.58

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