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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.79, 18,444.78 and 7,699.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.79, 18,444.78 and 7,699.75 is: 10,626.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.79 : 18,444.78 = 7,699.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.79/18,444.78 = 7,699.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.79x = 18,444.78 × 7,699.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.79x = 142,020,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,020,194.81/13,364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.44

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