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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,499.07, 18,628.50 and 7,530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,499.07, 18,628.50 and 7,530.58 is: 10,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,499.07 : 18,628.50 = 7,530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,499.07/18,628.50 = 7,530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,499.07x = 18,628.50 × 7,530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,499.07x = 140,283,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,283,409.53/13,499.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.08

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