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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.52, 18,919.08 and 7,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.52, 18,919.08 and 7,741.12 is: 10,682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.52 : 18,919.08 = 7,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.52/18,919.08 = 7,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.52x = 18,919.08 × 7,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.52x = 146,454,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,454,868.57/13,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.71

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