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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,409.64, 18,505.08 and 7,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,409.64, 18,505.08 and 7,744.32 is: 10,687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,409.64 : 18,505.08 = 7,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,409.64/18,505.08 = 7,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,409.64x = 18,505.08 × 7,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,409.64x = 143,309,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,309,261.15/13,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.03

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