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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,451.76, 18,564.60 and 7,864.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,451.76, 18,564.60 and 7,864.56 is: 10,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,451.76 : 18,564.60 = 7,864.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,451.76/18,564.60 = 7,864.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,451.76x = 18,564.60 × 7,864.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,451.76x = 146,002,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,002,410.58/13,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.78

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