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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,451.79, 18,561.33 and 7,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,451.79, 18,561.33 and 7,483.44 is: 10,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,451.79 : 18,561.33 = 7,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,451.79/18,561.33 = 7,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,451.79x = 18,561.33 × 7,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,451.79x = 138,902,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,902,599.38/13,451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.96

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