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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.07, 18,596.18 and 7,506.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.07, 18,596.18 and 7,506.75 is: 10,359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.07 : 18,596.18 = 7,506.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.07/18,596.18 = 7,506.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.07x = 18,596.18 × 7,506.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.07x = 139,596,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,596,874.22/13,475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.64

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