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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,452.96, 18,565.92 and 7,485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,452.96, 18,565.92 and 7,485.96 is: 10,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452.96 : 18,565.92 = 7,485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452.96/18,565.92 = 7,485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452.96x = 18,565.92 × 7,485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452.96x = 138,983,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,983,734.48/13,452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.09

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