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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.72, 18,783.36 and 7,643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.72, 18,783.36 and 7,643.82 is: 10,548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.72 : 18,783.36 = 7,643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.72/18,783.36 = 7,643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.72x = 18,783.36 × 7,643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.72x = 143,576,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,576,622.84/13,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.01

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