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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.62, 18,975.06 and 7,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.62, 18,975.06 and 7,783.56 is: 10,740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.62 : 18,975.06 = 7,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.62/18,975.06 = 7,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.62x = 18,975.06 × 7,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.62x = 147,693,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,693,518.01/13,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.86

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