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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.76, 18,777.25 and 7,640.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.76, 18,777.25 and 7,640.09 is: 10,542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.76 : 18,777.25 = 7,640.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.76/18,777.25 = 7,640.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.76x = 18,777.25 × 7,640.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.76x = 143,459,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,459,879.95/13,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.51

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