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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.63, 18,005.72 and 7,458.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.63, 18,005.72 and 7,458.63 is: 10,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.63 : 18,005.72 = 7,458.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.63/18,005.72 = 7,458.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.63x = 18,005.72 × 7,458.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.63x = 134,298,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,298,003.36/13,047.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.90

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