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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.46, 18,596.15 and 7,811.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.46, 18,596.15 and 7,811.30 is: 10,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.46 : 18,596.15 = 7,811.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.46/18,596.15 = 7,811.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.46x = 18,596.15 × 7,811.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.46x = 145,260,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,260,106.50/13,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.60

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