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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341, 18,411.66 and 7,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341, 18,411.66 and 7,753.08 is: 10,699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341 : 18,411.66 = 7,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341/18,411.66 = 7,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341x = 18,411.66 × 7,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341x = 142,747,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,747,072.91/13,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.88

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