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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.96, 18,783.90 and 7,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.96, 18,783.90 and 7,643.52 is: 10,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.96 : 18,783.90 = 7,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.96/18,783.90 = 7,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.96x = 18,783.90 × 7,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.96x = 143,575,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,575,115.33/13,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.72

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