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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,747.69, 18,968.92 and 7,780.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,747.69, 18,968.92 and 7,780.81 is: 10,735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,747.69 : 18,968.92 = 7,780.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,747.69/18,968.92 = 7,780.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,747.69x = 18,968.92 × 7,780.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,747.69x = 147,593,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,593,562.43/13,747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,735.88

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