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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,450.63, 18,562.08 and 7,482.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,450.63, 18,562.08 and 7,482.55 is: 10,326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,450.63 : 18,562.08 = 7,482.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,450.63/18,562.08 = 7,482.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,450.63x = 18,562.08 × 7,482.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,450.63x = 138,891,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,891,691.70/13,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.04

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