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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,612.96, 18,785.34 and 7,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,612.96, 18,785.34 and 7,644.92 is: 10,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,612.96 : 18,785.34 = 7,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,612.96/18,785.34 = 7,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,612.96x = 18,785.34 × 7,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,612.96x = 143,612,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,612,421.47/13,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.68

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