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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.15, 18,778.21 and 7,639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.15, 18,778.21 and 7,639.27 is: 10,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.15 : 18,778.21 = 7,639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.15/18,778.21 = 7,639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.15x = 18,778.21 × 7,639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.15x = 143,451,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,451,750.26/13,607.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.38

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