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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.91, 18,552.30 and 7,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.91, 18,552.30 and 7,780.52 is: 10,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.91 : 18,552.30 = 7,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.91/18,552.30 = 7,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.91x = 18,552.30 × 7,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.91x = 144,346,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,346,448.43/13,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,735.34

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