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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.78, 18,391.98 and 7,948.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.78, 18,391.98 and 7,948.56 is: 10,970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.78 : 18,391.98 = 7,948.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.78/18,391.98 = 7,948.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.78x = 18,391.98 × 7,948.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.78x = 146,189,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,189,756.55/13,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.45

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