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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.88, 18,919.98 and 8,407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.88, 18,919.98 and 8,407.62 is: 11,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.88 : 18,919.98 = 8,407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.88/18,919.98 = 8,407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.88x = 18,919.98 × 8,407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.88x = 159,072,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,072,002.25/13,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.73

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