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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.41, 18,452.69 and 7,403.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.41, 18,452.69 and 7,403.17 is: 10,216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.41 : 18,452.69 = 7,403.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.41/18,452.69 = 7,403.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.41x = 18,452.69 × 7,403.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.41x = 136,608,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,608,401.03/13,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.45

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