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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,261.25, 18,297.40 and 7,957.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,261.25, 18,297.40 and 7,957.77 is: 10,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,261.25 : 18,297.40 = 7,957.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,261.25/18,297.40 = 7,957.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,261.25x = 18,297.40 × 7,957.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,261.25x = 145,606,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,606,500.80/13,261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.85

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