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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,580.70, 18,741.01 and 7,612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,580.70, 18,741.01 and 7,612.76 is: 10,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,580.70 : 18,741.01 = 7,612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,580.70/18,741.01 = 7,612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,580.70x = 18,741.01 × 7,612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,580.70x = 142,670,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,670,679.52/13,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.40

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