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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.48, 18,596.64 and 7,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.48, 18,596.64 and 7,507.52 is: 10,360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.48 : 18,596.64 = 7,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.48/18,596.64 = 7,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.48x = 18,596.64 × 7,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.48x = 139,614,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,614,516.21/13,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.63

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