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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.36, 18,946.56 and 7,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.36, 18,946.56 and 7,759.28 is: 10,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.36 : 18,946.56 = 7,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.36/18,946.56 = 7,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.36x = 18,946.56 × 7,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.36x = 147,011,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,011,664.08/13,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.39

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