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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,439.62, 18,546.46 and 7,470.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,439.62, 18,546.46 and 7,470.53 is: 10,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,439.62 : 18,546.46 = 7,470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,439.62/18,546.46 = 7,470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,439.62x = 18,546.46 × 7,470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,439.62x = 138,551,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551,774.42/13,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.21

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