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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,510.89, 18,641.74 and 7,920.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,510.89, 18,641.74 and 7,920.81 is: 10,928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,510.89 : 18,641.74 = 7,920.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,510.89/18,641.74 = 7,920.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,510.89x = 18,641.74 × 7,920.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,510.89x = 147,657,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,657,680.61/13,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.79

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