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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,779.24, 19,016.52 and 7,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,779.24, 19,016.52 and 7,812 is: 10,781.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,779.24 : 19,016.52 = 7,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,779.24/19,016.52 = 7,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,779.24x = 19,016.52 × 7,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,779.24x = 148,557,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,557,054.24/13,779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,781.22

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