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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.12, 18,645.94 and 7,544.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.12, 18,645.94 and 7,544.17 is: 10,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.12 : 18,645.94 = 7,544.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.12/18,645.94 = 7,544.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.12x = 18,645.94 × 7,544.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.12x = 140,668,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,668,141.17/13,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,410.52

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