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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.68, 18,004.64 and 7,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.68, 18,004.64 and 7,457.68 is: 10,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.68 : 18,004.64 = 7,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.68/18,004.64 = 7,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.68x = 18,004.64 × 7,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.68x = 134,272,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,272,843.64/13,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.73

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