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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,454.79, 18,565.47 and 7,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,454.79, 18,565.47 and 7,486.44 is: 10,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,454.79 : 18,565.47 = 7,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,454.79/18,565.47 = 7,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,454.79x = 18,565.47 × 7,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,454.79x = 138,989,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,989,277.23/13,454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.10

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