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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,378.65, 18,462.51 and 7,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,378.65, 18,462.51 and 7,410.30 is: 10,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,378.65 : 18,462.51 = 7,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,378.65/18,462.51 = 7,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,378.65x = 18,462.51 × 7,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,378.65x = 136,812,737.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,812,737.85/13,378.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.20

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