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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,374.63, 18,456.99 and 7,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,374.63, 18,456.99 and 7,406.68 is: 10,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,374.63 : 18,456.99 = 7,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,374.63/18,456.99 = 7,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,374.63x = 18,456.99 × 7,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,374.63x = 136,704,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,704,981.66/13,374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.22

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