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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,707.68, 18,916.46 and 7,739.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,707.68, 18,916.46 and 7,739.21 is: 10,680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,707.68 : 18,916.46 = 7,739.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,707.68/18,916.46 = 7,739.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,707.68x = 18,916.46 × 7,739.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,707.68x = 146,398,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,398,323.12/13,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.03

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