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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,380.56, 18,464.98 and 7,412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,380.56, 18,464.98 and 7,412.22 is: 10,228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,380.56 : 18,464.98 = 7,412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,380.56/18,464.98 = 7,412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,380.56x = 18,464.98 × 7,412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,380.56x = 136,866,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,866,494.06/13,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.76

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