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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,629.78, 18,809.22 and 7,661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,629.78, 18,809.22 and 7,661.34 is: 10,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,629.78 : 18,809.22 = 7,661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,629.78/18,809.22 = 7,661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,629.78x = 18,809.22 × 7,661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,629.78x = 144,103,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,103,829.55/13,629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.72

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