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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.92, 18,380.88 and 7,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.92, 18,380.88 and 7,729.68 is: 10,665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.92 : 18,380.88 = 7,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.92/18,380.88 = 7,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.92x = 18,380.88 × 7,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.92x = 142,078,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,078,320.52/13,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.00

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