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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341.69, 18,413.15 and 7,752.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341.69, 18,413.15 and 7,752.69 is: 10,699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341.69 : 18,413.15 = 7,752.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341.69/18,413.15 = 7,752.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341.69x = 18,413.15 × 7,752.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341.69x = 142,751,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,751,443.87/13,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.65

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