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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,878.78, 19,153.05 and 7,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,878.78, 19,153.05 and 7,911 is: 10,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,878.78 : 19,153.05 = 7,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,878.78/19,153.05 = 7,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,878.78x = 19,153.05 × 7,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,878.78x = 151,519,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,519,778.55/13,878.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.37

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