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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,629.52, 18,802.42 and 7,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,629.52, 18,802.42 and 7,964.50 is: 10,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,629.52 : 18,802.42 = 7,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,629.52/18,802.42 = 7,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,629.52x = 18,802.42 × 7,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,629.52x = 149,751,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,751,874.09/13,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.32

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