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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.45, 18,977.31 and 7,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.45, 18,977.31 and 7,783.13 is: 10,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.45 : 18,977.31 = 7,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.45/18,977.31 = 7,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.45x = 18,977.31 × 7,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.45x = 147,702,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,702,736.98/13,751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.88

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