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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.42, 18,784.08 and 7,643.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.42, 18,784.08 and 7,643.58 is: 10,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.42 : 18,784.08 = 7,643.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.42/18,784.08 = 7,643.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.42x = 18,784.08 × 7,643.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.42x = 143,577,618.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,577,618.21/13,611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.32

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