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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,752.61, 18,978.86 and 8,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,752.61, 18,978.86 and 8,975.60 is: 12,386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752.61 : 18,978.86 = 8,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752.61/18,978.86 = 8,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752.61x = 18,978.86 × 8,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752.61x = 170,346,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,346,655.82/13,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.50

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