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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,758.75, 18,991.41 and 8,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,758.75, 18,991.41 and 8,790.75 is: 12,134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,758.75 : 18,991.41 = 8,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,758.75/18,991.41 = 8,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,758.75x = 18,991.41 × 8,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,758.75x = 166,948,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,948,737.46/13,758.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.00

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