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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.68, 18,437.82 and 7,771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.68, 18,437.82 and 7,771.68 is: 10,724.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.68 : 18,437.82 = 7,771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.68/18,437.82 = 7,771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.68x = 18,437.82 × 7,771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.68x = 143,292,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,292,836.94/13,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.97

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