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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.52, 18,439.12 and 7,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.52, 18,439.12 and 7,771.52 is: 10,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.52 : 18,439.12 = 7,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.52/18,439.12 = 7,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.52x = 18,439.12 × 7,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.52x = 143,299,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,299,989.86/13,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.63

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