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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.76, 18,981.74 and 8,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.76, 18,981.74 and 8,783.76 is: 12,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.76 : 18,981.74 = 8,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.76/18,981.74 = 8,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.76x = 18,981.74 × 8,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.76x = 166,731,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,731,048.54/13,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.34

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