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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,629.94, 18,810.42 and 7,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,629.94, 18,810.42 and 7,889.33 is: 10,887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,629.94 : 18,810.42 = 7,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,629.94/18,810.42 = 7,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,629.94x = 18,810.42 × 7,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,629.94x = 148,401,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,401,610.82/13,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,887.92

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