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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.63, 18,997.94 and 7,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.63, 18,997.94 and 7,479 is: 10,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.63 : 18,997.94 = 7,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.63/18,997.94 = 7,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.63x = 18,997.94 × 7,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.63x = 142,085,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,085,611.96/13,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.02

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