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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,630.55, 18,809.79 and 7,662.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,630.55, 18,809.79 and 7,662.09 is: 10,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,630.55 : 18,809.79 = 7,662.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,630.55/18,809.79 = 7,662.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,630.55x = 18,809.79 × 7,662.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,630.55x = 144,122,410.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,122,410.31/13,630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.48

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