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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.36, 18,545.09 and 7,469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.36, 18,545.09 and 7,469.62 is: 10,308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.36 : 18,545.09 = 7,469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.36/18,545.09 = 7,469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.36x = 18,545.09 × 7,469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.36x = 138,524,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,524,691.45/13,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.92

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