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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,590.62, 18,751.49 and 7,846.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,590.62, 18,751.49 and 7,846.65 is: 10,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,590.62 : 18,751.49 = 7,846.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,590.62/18,751.49 = 7,846.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,590.62x = 18,751.49 × 7,846.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,590.62x = 147,136,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,136,339.78/13,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,826.32

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