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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.16, 18,975.33 and 7,462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.16, 18,975.33 and 7,462.53 is: 10,298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.16 : 18,975.33 = 7,462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.16/18,975.33 = 7,462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.16x = 18,975.33 × 7,462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.16x = 141,603,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,603,969.38/13,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,298.35

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