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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,045.68, 18,003.26 and 7,456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,045.68, 18,003.26 and 7,456.68 is: 10,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,045.68 : 18,003.26 = 7,456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,045.68/18,003.26 = 7,456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,045.68x = 18,003.26 × 7,456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,045.68x = 134,244,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,244,548.78/13,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.35

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