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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.66, 18,920.57 and 7,741.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.66, 18,920.57 and 7,741.98 is: 10,683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.66 : 18,920.57 = 7,741.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.66/18,920.57 = 7,741.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.66x = 18,920.57 × 7,741.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.66x = 146,482,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,482,635.82/13,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.85

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