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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,460.63, 18,579.86 and 9,210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,460.63, 18,579.86 and 9,210.09 is: 12,712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,460.63 : 18,579.86 = 9,210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,460.63/18,579.86 = 9,210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,460.63x = 18,579.86 × 9,210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,460.63x = 171,122,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,122,136.74/13,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.79

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