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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.62, 18,267.94 and 7,648.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.62, 18,267.94 and 7,648.62 is: 10,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.62 : 18,267.94 = 7,648.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.62/18,267.94 = 7,648.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.62x = 18,267.94 × 7,648.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.62x = 139,724,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,724,531.24/13,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.11

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