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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.52, 19,737.92 and 7,608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.52, 19,737.92 and 7,608.49 is: 11,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.52 : 19,737.92 = 7,608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.52/19,737.92 = 7,608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.52x = 19,737.92 × 7,608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.52x = 150,175,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,175,736.62/13,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.82

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