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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.71, 18,977.36 and 7,464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.71, 18,977.36 and 7,464.09 is: 10,300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.71 : 18,977.36 = 7,464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.71/18,977.36 = 7,464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.71x = 18,977.36 × 7,464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.71x = 141,648,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,648,723.00/13,751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.44

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