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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.76, 18,598.84 and 7,509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.76, 18,598.84 and 7,509.12 is: 10,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.76 : 18,598.84 = 7,509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.76/18,598.84 = 7,509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.76x = 18,598.84 × 7,509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.76x = 139,660,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,660,921.42/13,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.32

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