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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.33, 18,601.23 and 7,510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.33, 18,601.23 and 7,510.87 is: 10,364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.33 : 18,601.23 = 7,510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.33/18,601.23 = 7,510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.33x = 18,601.23 × 7,510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.33x = 139,711,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,711,471.35/13,479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.87

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