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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,754.74, 18,980.96 and 7,786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,754.74, 18,980.96 and 7,786.74 is: 10,745.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,754.74 : 18,980.96 = 7,786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,754.74/18,980.96 = 7,786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,754.74x = 18,980.96 × 7,786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,754.74x = 147,799,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,799,800.47/13,754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.37

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