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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.92, 18,983.63 and 7,787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.92, 18,983.63 and 7,787.46 is: 10,746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.92 : 18,983.63 = 7,787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.92/18,983.63 = 7,787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.92x = 18,983.63 × 7,787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.92x = 147,834,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,834,220.34/13,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.96

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