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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.08, 18,460.26 and 7,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.08, 18,460.26 and 7,709.76 is: 10,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.08 : 18,460.26 = 7,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.08/18,460.26 = 7,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.08x = 18,460.26 × 7,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.08x = 142,324,174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,324,174.14/13,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.41

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