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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.89, 18,461.52 and 7,409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.89, 18,461.52 and 7,409.44 is: 10,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.89 : 18,461.52 = 7,409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.89/18,461.52 = 7,409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.89x = 18,461.52 × 7,409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.89x = 136,789,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,789,547.83/13,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.04

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