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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,215.94, 18,233.30 and 7,546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,215.94, 18,233.30 and 7,546.62 is: 10,411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,215.94 : 18,233.30 = 7,546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,215.94/18,233.30 = 7,546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,215.94x = 18,233.30 × 7,546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,215.94x = 137,599,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,599,786.45/13,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.65

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