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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.94, 18,461.55 and 7,788.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.94, 18,461.55 and 7,788.94 is: 10,748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.94 : 18,461.55 = 7,788.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.94/18,461.55 = 7,788.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.94x = 18,461.55 × 7,788.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.94x = 143,795,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,795,888.31/13,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,748.73

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