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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.26, 18,901.91 and 7,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.26, 18,901.91 and 7,729.04 is: 10,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.26 : 18,901.91 = 7,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.26/18,901.91 = 7,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.26x = 18,901.91 × 7,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.26x = 146,093,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,093,579.82/13,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.90

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