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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,618.41, 18,797.28 and 7,954.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,618.41, 18,797.28 and 7,954.47 is: 10,979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,618.41 : 18,797.28 = 7,954.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,618.41/18,797.28 = 7,954.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,618.41x = 18,797.28 × 7,954.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,618.41x = 149,522,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,522,399.84/13,618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.43

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