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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,486.77, 18,611.82 and 7,518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,486.77, 18,611.82 and 7,518.82 is: 10,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,486.77 : 18,611.82 = 7,518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,486.77/18,611.82 = 7,518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,486.77x = 18,611.82 × 7,518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,486.77x = 139,938,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,938,906.12/13,486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.01

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