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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,498.28, 18,629.46 and 7,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,498.28, 18,629.46 and 7,833.14 is: 10,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,498.28 : 18,629.46 = 7,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,498.28/18,629.46 = 7,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,498.28x = 18,629.46 × 7,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,498.28x = 145,927,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,927,168.30/13,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.80

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