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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.96, 18,286.80 and 7,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.96, 18,286.80 and 7,586.54 is: 10,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.96 : 18,286.80 = 7,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.96/18,286.80 = 7,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.96x = 18,286.80 × 7,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.96x = 138,733,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,733,539.67/13,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.70

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