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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.75, 18,247.40 and 7,633.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.75, 18,247.40 and 7,633.75 is: 10,534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.75 : 18,247.40 = 7,633.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.75/18,247.40 = 7,633.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.75x = 18,247.40 × 7,633.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.75x = 139,296,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,296,089.75/13,222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.58

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