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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,618.92, 18,797.98 and 7,954.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,618.92, 18,797.98 and 7,954.98 is: 10,980.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,618.92 : 18,797.98 = 7,954.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,618.92/18,797.98 = 7,954.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,618.92x = 18,797.98 × 7,954.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,618.92x = 149,537,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,537,554.94/13,618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.13

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