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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.40, 18,645.96 and 7,542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.40, 18,645.96 and 7,542.84 is: 10,409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.40 : 18,645.96 = 7,542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.40/18,645.96 = 7,542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.40x = 18,645.96 × 7,542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.40x = 140,643,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,643,492.93/13,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,409.25

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