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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.66, 18,453.61 and 7,779.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.66, 18,453.61 and 7,779.66 is: 10,738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.66 : 18,453.61 = 7,779.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.66/18,453.61 = 7,779.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.66x = 18,453.61 × 7,779.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.66x = 143,562,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562,811.57/13,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.76

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