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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,471.57, 18,590.26 and 7,503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,471.57, 18,590.26 and 7,503.11 is: 10,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,471.57 : 18,590.26 = 7,503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,471.57/18,590.26 = 7,503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,471.57x = 18,590.26 × 7,503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,471.57x = 139,484,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,484,685.50/13,471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.01

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