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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,374.67, 18,457.74 and 7,407.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,374.67, 18,457.74 and 7,407.01 is: 10,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,374.67 : 18,457.74 = 7,407.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,374.67/18,457.74 = 7,407.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,374.67x = 18,457.74 × 7,407.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,374.67x = 136,716,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,716,664.76/13,374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.06

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