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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.47, 18,991.28 and 7,793.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,761.47, 18,991.28 and 7,793.01 is: 10,754.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761.47 : 18,991.28 = 7,793.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761.47/18,991.28 = 7,793.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761.47x = 18,991.28 × 7,793.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761.47x = 147,999,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,999,323.60/13,761.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.61

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