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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.31, 18,920.19 and 7,741.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.31, 18,920.19 and 7,741.86 is: 10,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.31 : 18,920.19 = 7,741.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.31/18,920.19 = 7,741.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.31x = 18,920.19 × 7,741.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.31x = 146,477,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,477,462.15/13,710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.75

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