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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.68, 18,447.64 and 9,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.68, 18,447.64 and 9,846 is: 13,581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.68 : 18,447.64 = 9,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.68/18,447.64 = 9,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.68x = 18,447.64 × 9,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.68x = 181,635,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,635,463.44/13,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.56

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