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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.81, 18,977.52 and 7,464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.81, 18,977.52 and 7,464.19 is: 10,300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.81 : 18,977.52 = 7,464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.81/18,977.52 = 7,464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.81x = 18,977.52 × 7,464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.81x = 141,651,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,651,682.80/13,751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.58

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