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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.46, 18,144.70 and 7,483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.46, 18,144.70 and 7,483.46 is: 10,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.46 : 18,144.70 = 7,483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.46/18,144.70 = 7,483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.46x = 18,144.70 × 7,483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.46x = 135,785,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,785,163.32/13,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.29

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