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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.79, 18,784.77 and 7,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.79, 18,784.77 and 7,950.16 is: 10,971.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.79 : 18,784.77 = 7,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.79/18,784.77 = 7,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.79x = 18,784.77 × 7,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.79x = 149,341,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,341,927.06/13,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.51

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