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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.46, 18,457.88 and 7,407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.46, 18,457.88 and 7,407.11 is: 10,221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.46 : 18,457.88 = 7,407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.46/18,457.88 = 7,407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.46x = 18,457.88 × 7,407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.46x = 136,719,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,719,473.76/13,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.67

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