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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,762.94, 18,992.93 and 7,795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,762.94, 18,992.93 and 7,795.15 is: 10,757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,762.94 : 18,992.93 = 7,795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,762.94/18,992.93 = 7,795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,762.94x = 18,992.93 × 7,795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,762.94x = 148,052,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,052,651.83/13,762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,757.35

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