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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.52, 18,462.60 and 7,788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.52, 18,462.60 and 7,788.56 is: 10,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.52 : 18,462.60 = 7,788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.52/18,462.60 = 7,788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.52x = 18,462.60 × 7,788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.52x = 143,797,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,797,067.86/13,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.16

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