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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.77, 18,460.52 and 7,409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.77, 18,460.52 and 7,409.09 is: 10,224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.77 : 18,460.52 = 7,409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.77/18,460.52 = 7,409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.77x = 18,460.52 × 7,409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.77x = 136,775,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,775,524.78/13,377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.09

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