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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,466.93, 18,584.34 and 7,499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,466.93, 18,584.34 and 7,499.12 is: 10,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,466.93 : 18,584.34 = 7,499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,466.93/18,584.34 = 7,499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,466.93x = 18,584.34 × 7,499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,466.93x = 139,366,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,366,074.74/13,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.77

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