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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.47, 18,458.41 and 7,407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.47, 18,458.41 and 7,407.29 is: 10,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.47 : 18,458.41 = 7,407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.47/18,458.41 = 7,407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.47x = 18,458.41 × 7,407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.47x = 136,726,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,726,823.44/13,375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.21

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