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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.85, 18,601.93 and 7,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.85, 18,601.93 and 7,347.60 is: 10,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.85 : 18,601.93 = 7,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.85/18,601.93 = 7,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.85x = 18,601.93 × 7,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.85x = 136,679,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,679,498.66/13,479.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.55

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