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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.76, 18,601.60 and 7,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.76, 18,601.60 and 7,511.12 is: 10,365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.76 : 18,601.60 = 7,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.76/18,601.60 = 7,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.76x = 18,601.60 × 7,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.76x = 139,718,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,718,849.79/13,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.08

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