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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,760.46, 18,989.88 and 7,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,760.46, 18,989.88 and 7,792 is: 10,753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,760.46 : 18,989.88 = 7,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,760.46/18,989.88 = 7,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,760.46x = 18,989.88 × 7,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,760.46x = 147,969,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,969,144.96/13,760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,753.21

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