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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,590.58, 18,751.43 and 7,846.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,590.58, 18,751.43 and 7,846.63 is: 10,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,590.58 : 18,751.43 = 7,846.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,590.58/18,751.43 = 7,846.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,590.58x = 18,751.43 × 7,846.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,590.58x = 147,135,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,135,533.18/13,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,826.29

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