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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341.72, 18,413.86 and 7,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341.72, 18,413.86 and 7,755.96 is: 10,704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341.72 : 18,413.86 = 7,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341.72/18,413.86 = 7,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341.72x = 18,413.86 × 7,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341.72x = 142,817,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,817,161.61/13,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.55

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