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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,610.79, 18,783.39 and 7,949.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,610.79, 18,783.39 and 7,949.16 is: 10,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,610.79 : 18,783.39 = 7,949.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,610.79/18,783.39 = 7,949.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,610.79x = 18,783.39 × 7,949.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,610.79x = 149,312,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,312,172.45/13,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.13

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