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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,520.12, 18,662.22 and 7,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,520.12, 18,662.22 and 7,931 is: 10,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,520.12 : 18,662.22 = 7,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,520.12/18,662.22 = 7,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,520.12x = 18,662.22 × 7,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,520.12x = 148,010,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,010,066.82/13,520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.39

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