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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,331.62, 18,391.53 and 7,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,331.62, 18,391.53 and 7,741.54 is: 10,679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,331.62 : 18,391.53 = 7,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,331.62/18,391.53 = 7,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,331.62x = 18,391.53 × 7,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,331.62x = 142,378,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,378,765.16/13,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.78

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