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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.32, 18,947.52 and 7,761.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.32, 18,947.52 and 7,761.11 is: 10,710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.32 : 18,947.52 = 7,761.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.32/18,947.52 = 7,761.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.32x = 18,947.52 × 7,761.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.32x = 147,053,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,053,692.21/13,729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.92

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