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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,503.33, 18,631.62 and 7,834.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,503.33, 18,631.62 and 7,834.79 is: 10,810.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,503.33 : 18,631.62 = 7,834.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,503.33/18,631.62 = 7,834.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,503.33x = 18,631.62 × 7,834.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,503.33x = 145,974,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,974,876.64/13,503.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.29

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