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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,484.89, 18,608.63 and 7,819.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,484.89, 18,608.63 and 7,819.87 is: 10,791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,484.89 : 18,608.63 = 7,819.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,484.89/18,608.63 = 7,819.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,484.89x = 18,608.63 × 7,819.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,484.89x = 145,517,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,517,067.48/13,484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.12

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