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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,431.94, 18,535.71 and 7,463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,431.94, 18,535.71 and 7,463.46 is: 10,299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,431.94 : 18,535.71 = 7,463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,431.94/18,535.71 = 7,463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,431.94x = 18,535.71 × 7,463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,431.94x = 138,340,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,340,400.16/13,431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.36

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