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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,327.92, 18,394.29 and 7,738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,327.92, 18,394.29 and 7,738.92 is: 10,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,327.92 : 18,394.29 = 7,738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,327.92/18,394.29 = 7,738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,327.92x = 18,394.29 × 7,738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,327.92x = 142,351,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,351,938.77/13,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.73

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