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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,682.46, 18,881.82 and 7,394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,682.46, 18,881.82 and 7,394.83 is: 10,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,682.46 : 18,881.82 = 7,394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,682.46/18,881.82 = 7,394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,682.46x = 18,881.82 × 7,394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,682.46x = 139,627,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,627,844.86/13,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.88

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