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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.61, 18,946.11 and 7,760.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.61, 18,946.11 and 7,760.91 is: 10,709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.61 : 18,946.11 = 7,760.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.61/18,946.11 = 7,760.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.61x = 18,946.11 × 7,760.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.61x = 147,039,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,039,054.56/13,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.63

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