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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,580.69, 18,741.32 and 7,612.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,580.69, 18,741.32 and 7,612.35 is: 10,505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,580.69 : 18,741.32 = 7,612.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,580.69/18,741.32 = 7,612.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,580.69x = 18,741.32 × 7,612.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,580.69x = 142,665,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,665,608.46/13,580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.04

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