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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,728.72, 18,946.61 and 7,760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,728.72, 18,946.61 and 7,760.44 is: 10,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,728.72 : 18,946.61 = 7,760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,728.72/18,946.61 = 7,760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,728.72x = 18,946.61 × 7,760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,728.72x = 147,034,044.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,034,044.09/13,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.96

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