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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.56, 18,920.88 and 7,741.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.56, 18,920.88 and 7,741.89 is: 10,683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.56 : 18,920.88 = 7,741.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.56/18,920.88 = 7,741.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.56x = 18,920.88 × 7,741.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.56x = 146,483,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,483,371.66/13,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.99

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