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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,326.78, 18,393.36 and 7,949.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,326.78, 18,393.36 and 7,949.56 is: 10,971.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326.78 : 18,393.36 = 7,949.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326.78/18,393.36 = 7,949.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326.78x = 18,393.36 × 7,949.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326.78x = 146,219,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,219,118.92/13,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.83

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