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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.28, 18,902.84 and 7,728.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.28, 18,902.84 and 7,728.98 is: 10,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.28 : 18,902.84 = 7,728.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.28/18,902.84 = 7,728.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.28x = 18,902.84 × 7,728.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.28x = 146,099,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,099,539.14/13,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,666.32

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