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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.28, 18,975.40 and 7,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.28, 18,975.40 and 7,462.66 is: 10,298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.28 : 18,975.40 = 7,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.28/18,975.40 = 7,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.28x = 18,975.40 × 7,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.28x = 141,606,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,606,826.37/13,750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,298.47

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