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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,605.49, 18,775.65 and 7,637.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,605.49, 18,775.65 and 7,637.23 is: 10,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605.49 : 18,775.65 = 7,637.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605.49/18,775.65 = 7,637.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605.49x = 18,775.65 × 7,637.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605.49x = 143,393,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,393,957.45/13,605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,539.42

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