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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,436.72, 18,541.33 and 7,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,436.72, 18,541.33 and 7,771.04 is: 10,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,436.72 : 18,541.33 = 7,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,436.72/18,541.33 = 7,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,436.72x = 18,541.33 × 7,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,436.72x = 144,085,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,085,285.52/13,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.25

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