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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,369.66, 18,454.99 and 7,780.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,369.66, 18,454.99 and 7,780.66 is: 10,740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,369.66 : 18,454.99 = 7,780.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,369.66/18,454.99 = 7,780.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,369.66x = 18,454.99 × 7,780.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,369.66x = 143,592,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,592,002.49/13,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.14

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