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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,438.06, 18,545.13 and 7,469.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,438.06, 18,545.13 and 7,469.65 is: 10,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,438.06 : 18,545.13 = 7,469.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,438.06/18,545.13 = 7,469.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,438.06x = 18,545.13 × 7,469.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,438.06x = 138,525,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,525,630.30/13,438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.45

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