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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,306.80, 18,362.82 and 7,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,306.80, 18,362.82 and 7,637.64 is: 10,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,306.80 : 18,362.82 = 7,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,306.80/18,362.82 = 7,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,306.80x = 18,362.82 × 7,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,306.80x = 140,248,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,248,608.54/13,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,539.62

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