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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.28, 18,288.39 and 7,801.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.28, 18,288.39 and 7,801.77 is: 10,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.28 : 18,288.39 = 7,801.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.28/18,288.39 = 7,801.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.28x = 18,288.39 × 7,801.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.28x = 142,681,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,681,812.45/13,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,765.77

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