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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.32, 18,389.52 and 7,661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.32, 18,389.52 and 7,661.89 is: 10,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.32 : 18,389.52 = 7,661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.32/18,389.52 = 7,661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.32x = 18,389.52 × 7,661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.32x = 140,898,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,898,479.39/13,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.74

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