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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.63, 18,422.46 and 7,683.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.63, 18,422.46 and 7,683.61 is: 10,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.63 : 18,422.46 = 7,683.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.63/18,422.46 = 7,683.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.63x = 18,422.46 × 7,683.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.63x = 141,550,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,550,997.88/13,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.16

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