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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.76, 18,777.69 and 7,640.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.76, 18,777.69 and 7,640.34 is: 10,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.76 : 18,777.69 = 7,640.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.76/18,777.69 = 7,640.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.76x = 18,777.69 × 7,640.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.76x = 143,467,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,467,936.01/13,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.10

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