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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,438.29, 18,545.49 and 7,470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,438.29, 18,545.49 and 7,470.52 is: 10,309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,438.29 : 18,545.49 = 7,470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,438.29/18,545.49 = 7,470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,438.29x = 18,545.49 × 7,470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,438.29x = 138,544,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,544,453.95/13,438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.68

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