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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,698.52, 18,903.92 and 7,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,698.52, 18,903.92 and 7,410.88 is: 10,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,698.52 : 18,903.92 = 7,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,698.52/18,903.92 = 7,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,698.52x = 18,903.92 × 7,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,698.52x = 140,094,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,094,682.65/13,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.99

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