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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.39, 18,577.93 and 7,798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.39, 18,577.93 and 7,798.96 is: 10,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.39 : 18,577.93 = 7,798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.39/18,577.93 = 7,798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.39x = 18,577.93 × 7,798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.39x = 144,888,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,888,532.95/13,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.47

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