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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,486.64, 18,611.63 and 7,518.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,486.64, 18,611.63 and 7,518.41 is: 10,375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,486.64 : 18,611.63 = 7,518.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,486.64/18,611.63 = 7,518.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,486.64x = 18,611.63 × 7,518.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,486.64x = 139,929,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,929,734.46/13,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,375.44

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