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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.64, 18,990.32 and 7,710.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.64, 18,990.32 and 7,710.29 is: 10,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.64 : 18,990.32 = 7,710.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.64/18,990.32 = 7,710.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.64x = 18,990.32 × 7,710.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.64x = 146,420,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,420,874.39/13,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.33

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