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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.93, 18,379.34 and 7,654.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.93, 18,379.34 and 7,654.52 is: 10,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.93 : 18,379.34 = 7,654.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.93/18,379.34 = 7,654.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.93x = 18,379.34 × 7,654.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.93x = 140,684,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,684,952.86/13,317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.58

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