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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,439.29, 18,545.88 and 7,471.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,439.29, 18,545.88 and 7,471.48 is: 10,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,439.29 : 18,545.88 = 7,471.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,439.29/18,545.88 = 7,471.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,439.29x = 18,545.88 × 7,471.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,439.29x = 138,565,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,565,171.50/13,439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.45

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