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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,605.58, 18,779.48 and 7,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,605.58, 18,779.48 and 7,941.52 is: 10,961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605.58 : 18,779.48 = 7,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605.58/18,779.48 = 7,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605.58x = 18,779.48 × 7,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605.58x = 149,137,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,137,616.01/13,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.50

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