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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.40, 18,596.61 and 7,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.40, 18,596.61 and 7,507.06 is: 10,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.40 : 18,596.61 = 7,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.40/18,596.61 = 7,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.40x = 18,596.61 × 7,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.40x = 139,605,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,605,862.16/13,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.06

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