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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.52, 18,543.48 and 7,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.52, 18,543.48 and 7,469 is: 10,307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.52 : 18,543.48 = 7,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.52/18,543.48 = 7,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.52x = 18,543.48 × 7,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.52x = 138,501,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,501,252.12/13,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.05

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