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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,612.97, 18,787.28 and 7,644.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,612.97, 18,787.28 and 7,644.29 is: 10,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,612.97 : 18,787.28 = 7,644.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,612.97/18,787.28 = 7,644.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,612.97x = 18,787.28 × 7,644.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,612.97x = 143,615,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,615,284.47/13,612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.88

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