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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.34, 18,389.58 and 7,661.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.34, 18,389.58 and 7,661.93 is: 10,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.34 : 18,389.58 = 7,661.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.34/18,389.58 = 7,661.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.34x = 18,389.58 × 7,661.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.34x = 140,899,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,899,674.69/13,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.81

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