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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,708.97, 18,917.98 and 7,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,708.97, 18,917.98 and 7,741.20 is: 10,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,708.97 : 18,917.98 = 7,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,708.97/18,917.98 = 7,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,708.97x = 18,917.98 × 7,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,708.97x = 146,447,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,447,866.78/13,708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.63

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