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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338, 18,408.06 and 7,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338, 18,408.06 and 7,749 is: 10,694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338 : 18,408.06 = 7,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338/18,408.06 = 7,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338x = 18,408.06 × 7,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338x = 142,644,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,644,056.94/13,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,694.56

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