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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,184.76, 18,196.62 and 7,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,184.76, 18,196.62 and 7,597.56 is: 10,485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,184.76 : 18,196.62 = 7,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,184.76/18,196.62 = 7,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,184.76x = 18,196.62 × 7,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,184.76x = 138,249,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,249,912.25/13,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.58

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