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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,438.83, 18,544.74 and 7,470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,438.83, 18,544.74 and 7,470.39 is: 10,308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,438.83 : 18,544.74 = 7,470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,438.83/18,544.74 = 7,470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,438.83x = 18,544.74 × 7,470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,438.83x = 138,536,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,536,440.25/13,438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.67

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