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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,752.11, 18,977.89 and 7,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,752.11, 18,977.89 and 7,783.67 is: 10,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752.11 : 18,977.89 = 7,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752.11/18,977.89 = 7,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752.11x = 18,977.89 × 7,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752.11x = 147,717,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,717,633.06/13,752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.45

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