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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.56, 18,422.58 and 7,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.56, 18,422.58 and 7,759.56 is: 10,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.56 : 18,422.58 = 7,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.56/18,422.58 = 7,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.56x = 18,422.58 × 7,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.56x = 142,951,114.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,951,114.86/13,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.10

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