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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,436.76, 18,543.90 and 7,849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,436.76, 18,543.90 and 7,849.56 is: 10,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,436.76 : 18,543.90 = 7,849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,436.76/18,543.90 = 7,849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,436.76x = 18,543.90 × 7,849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,436.76x = 145,561,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,561,455.68/13,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.08

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