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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.59, 18,977.26 and 7,463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.59, 18,977.26 and 7,463.97 is: 10,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.59 : 18,977.26 = 7,463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.59/18,977.26 = 7,463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.59x = 18,977.26 × 7,463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.59x = 141,645,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,645,699.32/13,751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.31

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