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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,452, 18,565.38 and 7,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,452, 18,565.38 and 7,863 is: 10,851.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452 : 18,565.38 = 7,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452/18,565.38 = 7,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452x = 18,565.38 × 7,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452x = 145,979,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,979,582.94/13,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.89

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