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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.30, 18,003.85 and 7,745.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.30, 18,003.85 and 7,745.48 is: 10,688.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.30 : 18,003.85 = 7,745.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.30/18,003.85 = 7,745.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.30x = 18,003.85 × 7,745.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.30x = 139,448,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,448,350.72/13,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,688.73

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