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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.52, 18,991.08 and 7,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,761.52, 18,991.08 and 7,793.08 is: 10,754.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761.52 : 18,991.08 = 7,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761.52/18,991.08 = 7,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761.52x = 18,991.08 × 7,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761.52x = 147,998,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,998,958.25/13,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.55

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