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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,306.64, 18,362.52 and 7,637.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,306.64, 18,362.52 and 7,637.45 is: 10,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,306.64 : 18,362.52 = 7,637.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,306.64/18,362.52 = 7,637.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,306.64x = 18,362.52 × 7,637.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,306.64x = 140,242,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,242,828.37/13,306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,539.31

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