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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,452.89, 18,563.31 and 7,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,452.89, 18,563.31 and 7,484.13 is: 10,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452.89 : 18,563.31 = 7,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452.89/18,563.31 = 7,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452.89x = 18,563.31 × 7,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452.89x = 138,930,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,930,225.27/13,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.17

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