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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,528.62, 18,662.69 and 9,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,528.62, 18,662.69 and 9,052.56 is: 12,487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,528.62 : 18,662.69 = 9,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,528.62/18,662.69 = 9,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,528.62x = 18,662.69 × 9,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,528.62x = 168,945,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,945,075.72/13,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.98

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