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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,111.72, 18,092.61 and 7,446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,111.72, 18,092.61 and 7,446.43 is: 10,275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,111.72 : 18,092.61 = 7,446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,111.72/18,092.61 = 7,446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,111.72x = 18,092.61 × 7,446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,111.72x = 134,725,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,725,353.88/13,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.19

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