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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.49, 18,533.18 and 7,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.49, 18,533.18 and 7,462.16 is: 10,297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.49 : 18,533.18 = 7,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.49/18,533.18 = 7,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.49x = 18,533.18 × 7,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.49x = 138,297,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,297,424.49/13,430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,297.27

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