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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,483.89, 18,607.25 and 7,515.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,483.89, 18,607.25 and 7,515.27 is: 10,370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,483.89 : 18,607.25 = 7,515.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,483.89/18,607.25 = 7,515.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,483.89x = 18,607.25 × 7,515.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,483.89x = 139,838,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,838,526.50/13,483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.79

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