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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.39, 18,777.86 and 7,638.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.39, 18,777.86 and 7,638.93 is: 10,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.39 : 18,777.86 = 7,638.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.39/18,777.86 = 7,638.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.39x = 18,777.86 × 7,638.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.39x = 143,442,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,442,719.90/13,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.53

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