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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,389.64, 18,466.09 and 9,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,389.64, 18,466.09 and 9,637.50 is: 13,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389.64 : 18,466.09 = 9,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389.64/18,466.09 = 9,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389.64x = 18,466.09 × 9,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389.64x = 177,966,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,966,942.38/13,389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.39

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