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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,329.24, 18,388.26 and 7,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,329.24, 18,388.26 and 7,737 is: 10,673.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,329.24 : 18,388.26 = 7,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,329.24/18,388.26 = 7,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,329.24x = 18,388.26 × 7,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,329.24x = 142,269,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,269,967.62/13,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.52

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