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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,497.94, 18,627.19 and 7,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,497.94, 18,627.19 and 7,530 is: 10,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,497.94 : 18,627.19 = 7,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,497.94/18,627.19 = 7,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,497.94x = 18,627.19 × 7,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,497.94x = 140,262,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,262,740.70/13,497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.42

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