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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.93, 18,582.14 and 7,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.93, 18,582.14 and 7,799.58 is: 10,763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.93 : 18,582.14 = 7,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.93/18,582.14 = 7,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.93x = 18,582.14 × 7,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.93x = 144,932,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,932,976.68/13,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.74

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