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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.65, 18,779.84 and 7,941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.65, 18,779.84 and 7,941.94 is: 10,960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.65 : 18,779.84 = 7,941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.65/18,779.84 = 7,941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.65x = 18,779.84 × 7,941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.65x = 149,148,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,148,362.49/13,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.63

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