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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.97, 18,782.15 and 7,561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.97, 18,782.15 and 7,561.25 is: 10,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.97 : 18,782.15 = 7,561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.97/18,782.15 = 7,561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.97x = 18,782.15 × 7,561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.97x = 142,016,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,016,428.33/13,611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.20

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