Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,582.80, 18,744 and 7,533
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,582.80, 18,744 and 7,533 is: 10,395.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,582.80 : 18,744 = 7,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,582.80/18,744 = 7,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,582.80x = 18,744 × 7,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,582.80x = 141,198,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,198,552/13,582.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,395.39
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