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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.84, 18,461.36 and 7,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.84, 18,461.36 and 7,409.88 is: 10,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.84 : 18,461.36 = 7,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.84/18,461.36 = 7,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.84x = 18,461.36 × 7,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.84x = 136,796,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,796,462.24/13,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.60

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