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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,699.53, 18,907.68 and 7,956.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,699.53, 18,907.68 and 7,956.09 is: 10,980.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,699.53 : 18,907.68 = 7,956.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,699.53/18,907.68 = 7,956.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,699.53x = 18,907.68 × 7,956.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,699.53x = 150,431,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,431,203.77/13,699.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.76

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