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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,728.73, 18,945.76 and 7,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,728.73, 18,945.76 and 7,441.10 is: 10,268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,728.73 : 18,945.76 = 7,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,728.73/18,945.76 = 7,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,728.73x = 18,945.76 × 7,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,728.73x = 140,977,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,977,323.50/13,728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.78

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