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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.63, 18,648.45 and 7,544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.63, 18,648.45 and 7,544.55 is: 10,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.63 : 18,648.45 = 7,544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.63/18,648.45 = 7,544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.63x = 18,648.45 × 7,544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.63x = 140,694,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,694,163.45/13,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.05

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