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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,302.76, 18,357.81 and 7,637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,302.76, 18,357.81 and 7,637.88 is: 10,540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302.76 : 18,357.81 = 7,637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302.76/18,357.81 = 7,637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302.76x = 18,357.81 × 7,637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302.76x = 140,214,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,214,749.84/13,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.28

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