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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.59, 18,975.88 and 7,462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.59, 18,975.88 and 7,462.97 is: 10,298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.59 : 18,975.88 = 7,462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.59/18,975.88 = 7,462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.59x = 18,975.88 × 7,462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.59x = 141,616,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,616,423.16/13,750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,298.93

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