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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,380.82, 18,465.54 and 7,412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,380.82, 18,465.54 and 7,412.87 is: 10,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,380.82 : 18,465.54 = 7,412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,380.82/18,465.54 = 7,412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,380.82x = 18,465.54 × 7,412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,380.82x = 136,882,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,882,624.54/13,380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.76

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