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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,412.82, 18,510.63 and 7,445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,412.82, 18,510.63 and 7,445.15 is: 10,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,412.82 : 18,510.63 = 7,445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,412.82/18,510.63 = 7,445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,412.82x = 18,510.63 × 7,445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,412.82x = 137,814,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,814,365.89/13,412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.82

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