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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.94, 18,782.06 and 7,643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.94, 18,782.06 and 7,643.86 is: 10,547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.94 : 18,782.06 = 7,643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.94/18,782.06 = 7,643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.94x = 18,782.06 × 7,643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.94x = 143,567,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,567,437.15/13,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.17

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