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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,597.79, 18,764.96 and 7,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,597.79, 18,764.96 and 7,629.44 is: 10,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,597.79 : 18,764.96 = 7,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,597.79/18,764.96 = 7,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,597.79x = 18,764.96 × 7,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,597.79x = 143,166,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,166,004.45/13,597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.63

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