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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.92, 18,975.96 and 7,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.92, 18,975.96 and 7,782.30 is: 10,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.92 : 18,975.96 = 7,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.92/18,975.96 = 7,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.92x = 18,975.96 × 7,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.92x = 147,676,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,676,613.51/13,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.40

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