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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,608.94, 18,781.57 and 7,946.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,608.94, 18,781.57 and 7,946.43 is: 10,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,608.94 : 18,781.57 = 7,946.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,608.94/18,781.57 = 7,946.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,608.94x = 18,781.57 × 7,946.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,608.94x = 149,246,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,246,431.30/13,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.79

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