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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.22, 18,598.58 and 7,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.22, 18,598.58 and 7,509.10 is: 10,362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.22 : 18,598.58 = 7,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.22/18,598.58 = 7,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.22x = 18,598.58 × 7,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.22x = 139,658,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,658,597.08/13,477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.57

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