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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,478.76, 18,601.04 and 7,510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,478.76, 18,601.04 and 7,510.68 is: 10,364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,478.76 : 18,601.04 = 7,510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,478.76/18,601.04 = 7,510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,478.76x = 18,601.04 × 7,510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,478.76x = 139,706,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,706,459.11/13,478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.93

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