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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,949.46, 19,249.56 and 7,662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,949.46, 19,249.56 and 7,662.06 is: 10,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.46 : 19,249.56 = 7,662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.46/19,249.56 = 7,662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.46x = 19,249.56 × 7,662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.46x = 147,491,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,491,283.69/13,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.26

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