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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,379.58, 18,462.78 and 7,410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,379.58, 18,462.78 and 7,410.78 is: 10,226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,379.58 : 18,462.78 = 7,410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,379.58/18,462.78 = 7,410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,379.58x = 18,462.78 × 7,410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,379.58x = 136,823,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,823,600.77/13,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.30

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