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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.04, 18,378 and 7,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.04, 18,378 and 7,727.04 is: 10,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.04 : 18,378 = 7,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.04/18,378 = 7,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.04x = 18,378 × 7,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.04x = 142,007,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,007,541.12/13,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.40

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