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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.69, 18,411.03 and 7,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.69, 18,411.03 and 7,601.52 is: 10,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.69 : 18,411.03 = 7,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.69/18,411.03 = 7,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.69x = 18,411.03 × 7,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.69x = 139,951,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,951,812.77/13,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.45

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