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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,128.28, 18,107.76 and 7,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,128.28, 18,107.76 and 7,819 is: 10,784.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,128.28 : 18,107.76 = 7,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,128.28/18,107.76 = 7,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,128.28x = 18,107.76 × 7,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,128.28x = 141,584,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,584,575.44/13,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,784.70

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