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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.55, 18,543.80 and 7,469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.55, 18,543.80 and 7,469.77 is: 10,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.55 : 18,543.80 = 7,469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.55/18,543.80 = 7,469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.55x = 18,543.80 × 7,469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.55x = 138,517,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,517,920.93/13,437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.27

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