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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,406.76, 18,502.98 and 7,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,406.76, 18,502.98 and 7,741.50 is: 10,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,406.76 : 18,502.98 = 7,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,406.76/18,502.98 = 7,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,406.76x = 18,502.98 × 7,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,406.76x = 143,240,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,240,790.64/13,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.22

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