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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,606.77, 18,777.33 and 7,639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,606.77, 18,777.33 and 7,639.02 is: 10,541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,606.77 : 18,777.33 = 7,639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,606.77/18,777.33 = 7,639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,606.77x = 18,777.33 × 7,639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,606.77x = 143,440,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,440,399.42/13,606.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.84

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