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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.79, 18,262.94 and 7,643.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.79, 18,262.94 and 7,643.79 is: 10,549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.79 : 18,262.94 = 7,643.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.79/18,262.94 = 7,643.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.79x = 18,262.94 × 7,643.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.79x = 139,598,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,598,078.14/13,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.41

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