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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.04, 18,534.60 and 7,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.04, 18,534.60 and 7,462.68 is: 10,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.04 : 18,534.60 = 7,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.04/18,534.60 = 7,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.04x = 18,534.60 × 7,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.04x = 138,317,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,317,788.73/13,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.13

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