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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.48, 18,975.70 and 7,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.48, 18,975.70 and 7,462.84 is: 10,298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.48 : 18,975.70 = 7,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.48/18,975.70 = 7,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.48x = 18,975.70 × 7,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.48x = 141,612,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,612,612.99/13,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,298.74

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