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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.25, 18,007.97 and 7,460.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.25, 18,007.97 and 7,460.37 is: 10,295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.25 : 18,007.97 = 7,460.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.25/18,007.97 = 7,460.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.25x = 18,007.97 × 7,460.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.25x = 134,346,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,346,119.15/13,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.31

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