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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,485.78, 18,611.51 and 7,516.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,485.78, 18,611.51 and 7,516.65 is: 10,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,485.78 : 18,611.51 = 7,516.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,485.78/18,611.51 = 7,516.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,485.78x = 18,611.51 × 7,516.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,485.78x = 139,896,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,896,169.06/13,485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.61

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