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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.34, 18,975.30 and 7,462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.34, 18,975.30 and 7,462.67 is: 10,298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.34 : 18,975.30 = 7,462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.34/18,975.30 = 7,462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.34x = 18,975.30 × 7,462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.34x = 141,606,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,606,402.05/13,750.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,298.39

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