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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,741.57, 18,962.22 and 7,771.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,741.57, 18,962.22 and 7,771.87 is: 10,724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,741.57 : 18,962.22 = 7,771.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,741.57/18,962.22 = 7,771.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,741.57x = 18,962.22 × 7,771.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,741.57x = 147,371,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,371,908.75/13,741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.53

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