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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,474.33, 18,595.14 and 7,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,474.33, 18,595.14 and 7,506 is: 10,358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,474.33 : 18,595.14 = 7,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,474.33/18,595.14 = 7,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,474.33x = 18,595.14 × 7,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,474.33x = 139,575,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,575,120.84/13,474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.59

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