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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.49, 18,977.28 and 7,463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.49, 18,977.28 and 7,463.85 is: 10,300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.49 : 18,977.28 = 7,463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.49/18,977.28 = 7,463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.49x = 18,977.28 × 7,463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.49x = 141,643,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,643,571.33/13,751.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.23

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