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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.63, 18,004.34 and 7,457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.63, 18,004.34 and 7,457.63 is: 10,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.63 : 18,004.34 = 7,457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.63/18,004.34 = 7,457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.63x = 18,004.34 × 7,457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.63x = 134,269,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,269,634.74/13,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.52

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