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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,490.62, 18,617.15 and 7,522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,490.62, 18,617.15 and 7,522.67 is: 10,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,490.62 : 18,617.15 = 7,522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,490.62/18,617.15 = 7,522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,490.62x = 18,617.15 × 7,522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,490.62x = 140,050,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,050,741.14/13,490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.34

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