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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.58, 18,988.41 and 7,791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.58, 18,988.41 and 7,791.12 is: 10,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.58 : 18,988.41 = 7,791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.58/18,988.41 = 7,791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.58x = 18,988.41 × 7,791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.58x = 147,940,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,940,980.92/13,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.85

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