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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.42, 18,642.96 and 7,543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.42, 18,642.96 and 7,543.26 is: 10,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.42 : 18,642.96 = 7,543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.42/18,642.96 = 7,543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.42x = 18,642.96 × 7,543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.42x = 140,628,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,628,694.45/13,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.37

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