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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,448, 18,558.24 and 7,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,448, 18,558.24 and 7,560 is: 10,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,448 : 18,558.24 = 7,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,448/18,558.24 = 7,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,448x = 18,558.24 × 7,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,448x = 140,300,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,300,294.40/13,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.80

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