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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,758.59, 18,986.93 and 7,791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,758.59, 18,986.93 and 7,791.42 is: 10,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,758.59 : 18,986.93 = 7,791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,758.59/18,986.93 = 7,791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,758.59x = 18,986.93 × 7,791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,758.59x = 147,935,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,935,229.52/13,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.21

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