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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,372.83, 18,454.46 and 7,404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,372.83, 18,454.46 and 7,404.89 is: 10,218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372.83 : 18,454.46 = 7,404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372.83/18,454.46 = 7,404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372.83x = 18,454.46 × 7,404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372.83x = 136,653,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,653,117.01/13,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,218.71

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