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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,339.62, 18,407.09 and 7,961.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,339.62, 18,407.09 and 7,961.06 is: 10,985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,339.62 : 18,407.09 = 7,961.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,339.62/18,407.09 = 7,961.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,339.62x = 18,407.09 × 7,961.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,339.62x = 146,540,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,540,013.84/13,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.32

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