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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.74, 18,601.79 and 7,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.74, 18,601.79 and 7,511.28 is: 10,365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.74 : 18,601.79 = 7,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.74/18,601.79 = 7,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.74x = 18,601.79 × 7,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.74x = 139,723,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,723,253.19/13,479.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.43

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