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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.83, 18,579.42 and 7,495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.83, 18,579.42 and 7,495.02 is: 10,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.83 : 18,579.42 = 7,495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.83/18,579.42 = 7,495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.83x = 18,579.42 × 7,495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.83x = 139,253,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,253,124.49/13,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.53

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