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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.72, 18,544.41 and 7,771.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.72, 18,544.41 and 7,771.91 is: 10,725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.72 : 18,544.41 = 7,771.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.72/18,544.41 = 7,771.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.72x = 18,544.41 × 7,771.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.72x = 144,125,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,125,392.80/13,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.44

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