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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.28, 18,917.73 and 7,741.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.28, 18,917.73 and 7,741.53 is: 10,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.28 : 18,917.73 = 7,741.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.28/18,917.73 = 7,741.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.28x = 18,917.73 × 7,741.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.28x = 146,452,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,452,174.33/13,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.70

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