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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,460.59, 18,573.40 and 7,492.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,460.59, 18,573.40 and 7,492.11 is: 10,337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,460.59 : 18,573.40 = 7,492.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,460.59/18,573.40 = 7,492.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,460.59x = 18,573.40 × 7,492.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,460.59x = 139,153,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,153,955.87/13,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.88

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