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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,510.62, 18,642.80 and 7,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,510.62, 18,642.80 and 7,541.52 is: 10,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,510.62 : 18,642.80 = 7,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,510.62/18,642.80 = 7,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,510.62x = 18,642.80 × 7,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,510.62x = 140,595,011.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,595,011.35/13,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,406.26

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