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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,438.62, 18,544.25 and 7,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,438.62, 18,544.25 and 7,469.93 is: 10,307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,438.62 : 18,544.25 = 7,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,438.62/18,544.25 = 7,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,438.62x = 18,544.25 × 7,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,438.62x = 138,524,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,524,119.33/13,438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.91

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