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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,487.58, 18,612.87 and 7,519.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,487.58, 18,612.87 and 7,519.13 is: 10,376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,487.58 : 18,612.87 = 7,519.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,487.58/18,612.87 = 7,519.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,487.58x = 18,612.87 × 7,519.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,487.58x = 139,952,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,952,580.04/13,487.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.40

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