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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.29, 18,595.92 and 7,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.29, 18,595.92 and 7,811.14 is: 10,779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.29 : 18,595.92 = 7,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.29/18,595.92 = 7,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.29x = 18,595.92 × 7,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.29x = 145,255,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,255,334.55/13,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.38

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