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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.03, 18,777.54 and 7,638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.03, 18,777.54 and 7,638.55 is: 10,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.03 : 18,777.54 = 7,638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.03/18,777.54 = 7,638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.03x = 18,777.54 × 7,638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.03x = 143,433,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,433,131.22/13,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.10

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