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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.78, 18,902.93 and 7,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.78, 18,902.93 and 7,410.16 is: 10,226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.78 : 18,902.93 = 7,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.78/18,902.93 = 7,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.78x = 18,902.93 × 7,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.78x = 140,073,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,073,604.20/13,697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.01

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