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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,630.34, 18,809.88 and 7,662.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,630.34, 18,809.88 and 7,662.05 is: 10,573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,630.34 : 18,809.88 = 7,662.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,630.34/18,809.88 = 7,662.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,630.34x = 18,809.88 × 7,662.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,630.34x = 144,122,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,122,147.00/13,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.63

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